Kabete National Polytechnic has been closed indefinitely, according to a statement from Chief Principal Patrick Muchemi. Students have been asked to vacate the premises immediately. No further details have been provided regarding the reasons behind the sudden closure, leaving many students uncertain about the future. Stay updated as more information becomes available.
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agoretti High School in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely following student riots that left at least 11 injured. The unrest reportedly stemmed from a conflict between Kenyan and Sudanese students over a sports event. With property damaged and tensions high, school authorities made the decision to send students home as police investigate the cause of the violence.
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University students have suspended planned protests after the government agreed to review its new funding model. Student leaders have given the government one month to address key concerns and expedite changes that will provide both short- and long-term solutions.
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A fire at Isiolo Girls High School on Saturday night destroyed property, causing panic among parents. Rescue teams were dispatched, and no casualties have been reported.
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Seventeen learners have tragically died in a dormitory fire at Endarasha Hillside Academy, Kieni West Sub County, Nyeri. President Ruto has called for an investigation, with questions raised about dormitory safety standards following the loss of lives.
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The KUPPET strike, launched on August 26, 2024, aimed to address grievances over the 2021-2025 CBA and teachers’ working conditions. The strike ended abruptly on September 2, following a court injunction, but not before it caused major disruption to the education system. With divisions between KUPPET and KNUT, and the possibility of legal challenges, the strike highlighted unresolved issues that may spark future action unless reforms are implemented.
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An organisation of youths from 54 groups has announced nationwide protests on Katiba Day, accusing President William Ruto of failing to respect the 2010 constitution. The National Provisional Coordination Committee of People’s Assemblies (NCCPA) demands reforms, including economic justice and the restoration of constitutional integrity. The group, alongside university student leaders, is also protesting against the new student funding model, citing inequality in its distribution.
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Kenya’s new university funding model, aimed at creating a needs-based system, has sparked outrage among students and parents. Critics argue that it exacerbates economic inequalities and imposes an unrealistic financial burden on middle-income families. With errors in the Means Testing Instrument and limited government subsidies, the model has been labeled discriminatory and unconstitutional, pushing students into deeper debt or out of higher education altogether.
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Recent protests against university fee hikes in Kenya, particularly at the University of Nairobi, highlight public frustration over the rising cost of higher education. Students have demanded lower fees and more transparency, while the government has implemented a means-tested funding model. The economic climate and broader public dissatisfaction suggest that the issue of affordability remains unresolved.
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Landi Mawe MCA Simon Maina Mugo has distributed over Sh2.3 million in bursary funds to needy students in his ward. Urging parents to deposit the cheques promptly, Mugo addressed concerns about fairness in the distribution and updated residents on upcoming development projects, including a new hospital and bridge repairs. The event also saw calls for youth to focus on education and avoid criminal activities.
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