Several schools across Kenya have been closed indefinitely following a wave of student unrest, fires, and security scares that have disrupted learning.

Increasingly, some education institutions are grappling with rising cases of indiscipline, including drug abuse, coordinated unrest, and disruptive behaviour often influenced by a…

They include Moi Forces Academy in Lanet and St Joseph Seminary.

Panic has hit school administrators across the country, with many opting to send students home in the wake of rising cases of unrest.

Education stakeholders raise concern over school unrest marked by fires.

Basic Education PS Bitok rules out early school closure amid wave of unrest, says learning remains uninterrupted and nationwide safety audit ongoing.

The surge in dormitory fires has spiralled into a national crisis.

PS Bitok says learning in majority of schools is uninterrupted.

Several schools across Kenya have been closed indefinitely following a wave of student unrest, fires, and security scares that have disrupted learning.

We are moving around and talking to students and telling them what they are supposed to do. A good number have been convinced of what they need to do," said Ongijo.