The Ministry of Education Orders the Closure of 348 Boarding Schools for Security Violations

• The Ministry of Education ordered the immediate closure of 348 boarding schools for non-compliance with safety and registration rules
• The Secretary General of Education (PS) Belio Kipsang stressed the safety of the students and ordered immediate measures to be taken, asking officials to inform parents and close the dormitories.
• Affected schools in many counties must complete a rigorous re-registration process before reopening dormitories
• Parents were advised to make alternative plans ahead of the 2025 education calendar as the government implemented stricter laws

The Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of 348 boarding schools in different counties.

These orders follow inspections carried out in September and October, which revealed non-compliance with the 2008 safety rules and the 2021 school registration requirements.

“The safety of the students cannot be ignored. The inspection showed that these schools have failed to meet the standards required by law,” Secretary General (PS) Ministry of Education Belio Kipsang said in a document seen by TUKO.co.ke

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Kipsang instructed the education officials to ensure that the dormitories in the schools are closed immediately.

“Directors of education must act quickly to close these facilities and communicate the changes to parents,” he said, stressing the need for transparency and parental involvement.

Parents are encouraged to make alternative arrangements before the first term of 2025.

“We are asking parents to develop strong strategies to adapt to the changes before schools open next year,” Kipsang added.

Which schools are affected by the government order

The most affected schools are in Nairobi county (43 schools), Kericho (26), Garissa (10), and Kisii (16).

Other counties with affected institutions include PoisonousKakamega, Bomet, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Machakos, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi, among others.

Before reopening, schools must go through a rigorous re-registration process to ensure that they fully comply with the prescribed rules.

“Only schools that follow the re-registration process will be allowed to run dormitories again,” Kipsang confirmed.

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The Ministry emphasized its commitment to ensure that all educational institutions prioritize the safety and well-being of their students.

Koskei wants the security of boarding schools to be strengthened

As investigations continue into the fire at Hillside Endarasha School, which claimed the lives of 21 people, Felix Koskei, head of the public service, called for stricter security measures.

Koskei expressed sadness at the loss of young lives and emphasized that families expected their children to be safe at school.

He asked the Ministry of Education to ensure that the construction of schools fully complies with safety guidelines.

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