School closed/AI ILLUSTRATEDSeveral secondary schools across the country have reportedly sent learners home earlier than scheduled in what administrators say is a precautionary move aimed at restoring calm and safeguarding student welfare following reported unrest in some institutions.
According to notices circulated to parents and guardians, institutions including Moi Girls Nairobi, Sironga Girls National School in Nyamira County, and Kisii School issued urgent directives asking parents to pick up their children immediately on Saturday, June 6, 2026, or as soon as possible.
In separate communications, the schools cited consultations with Boards of Management, Parents Associations, and the Ministry of Education as part of the decision-making process, saying the move was necessary in light of prevailing circumstances within the learning environment.
At Moi Girls Nairobi, a notice to parents reportedly indicated that the decision to grant learners a short break had been reached after consultations with key stakeholders.
"This proactive measure has been taken with a clear understanding of the current state of disquiet in schools and the need to prioritise students’ well-being and ease Parents' anxiety, as we prepare for the next phase of our academic calendar," the notice stated.
Parents were instructed to pick up their daughters starting from 8 am on Saturday, June 6.
"We will provide timely updates regarding the reopening dates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your invaluable support," the notice added.
At Sironga Girls National School, parents were reportedly issued with an urgent notice instructing them to arrange immediate transport for their daughters after what the school described as a sudden breakdown in order.
The message called for urgent action, indicating that learners were to proceed home without delay.
Similarly, Kisii School reportedly issued a notice directing boys to leave the institution on the same day following consultations with the Board of Management.
"Hello dear Parents/Guardians, In consultation with the BOARD OF MANAGEMENT and with the prevailing circumstances, it has been decided that the boys leave for their homes today, 6th June," reads the notice.
While the institutions did not provide detailed accounts of the incidents that led to the closures, the coordinated timing of the announcements has drawn attention, with the developments suggesting a broader response by school administrations to manage tensions within learning institutions.
The schools join a growing number of institutions that have recently suspended learning as administrators move to avert further disturbances and restore calm.
A wave of unrest has, in recent days, been reported across secondary schools in the country, resulting in closures just weeks before the second-term half-term break.
