The Kenyan government has officially ruled out an early nationwide midterm break for secondary schools despite a recent wave of student unrest and arson incidents. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced that the academic calendar will proceed exactly as planned, with the second-term midterm break scheduled from Wednesday, June 24 to Sunday, June 28, 2026.Rationale Behind the DecisionLearning is Stable: Ministry of Education data reveals that less than 1% (approximately 0.8%) of over 9,500 schools have experienced disturbances, meaning over 99% are learning normally.Isolated Incidents: The state considers recent events—such as the unrest at Alliance High School and Lenana School, as well as the fatal fire at Utumishi Girls Academy—as isolated crises that are being managed individually.
Government Rules Out Early School Break Despite Unrest in Some Schools
The Ministry of Education says fewer than 1% of the country’s roughly 9,500 schools have experienced unrest, while more than 99% continue learning without disruption.
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5 Jun 2026
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