The Ministry of Education (MoE) has ordered the immediate closure of boarding sections in 348 primary schools across the country.
According to the notice, the schools failed to meet safety and compliance standards.
This follows an extensive assessment conducted in September and October 2024 to evaluate the adherence of these institutions to the Safety Standards Manual for Schools (2008) and the Registration Guidelines for Basic Education Institutions (2021).
In a circular dated November 27, 2024, Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, revealed that the schools in question were found to have grossly violated key safety provisions.
“The assessment established that some institutions grossly contravened the provisions of the Safety Standards Manual for Schools in Kenya (2008).
“Further, they did not adhere to the standards prescribed in the Registration Guidelines for Basic Education Institutions (2021). A total of 348 schools of those assessed were consequently NOT approved to host boarding learners,” the notice read in part.
Consequently, the Ministry has instructed regional, county, and sub-county directors of education to enforce the closure immediately.
The re-opening of the affected boarding sections will only be permitted after a thorough re-registration process, ensuring that the schools comply with all necessary safety measures.
Central Region Schools
- Kiambu – Cor Mariae School
- Kiambu – Karuguru Technical Academy
- Kiambu – Viola Quality School
- Kiambu – Depaul Austin School
- Kiambu – Wapa Academy
- Kiambu – Kabete Nazarene
- Kiambu – St. John
- Kiambu – Kijabe Integrity
- Kiambu – Mitero Silver Spring Academy
- Kiambu – Tumaini La Watoto School
- Kiambu – Paclema School
- Kiambu – Dayspring Academy
- Kiambu – Varsity Aim Academy
- Kirinyaga – Freds Grammar
- Kirinyaga – Shirikisho Academy
- Murang’a – Bright Star Academy
- Murang’a – Elice Junior
- Murang’a – Solace Cite Academy
- Murang’a – Mathareini
- Murang’a – St. John’s Makuyu
- Nyandarua – Mawingo Primary
- Nyandarua – Satima Academy
- Nyandarua – Apostors Bernabas Academy
Coast Region Schools
- Kwale – Pope Francis Academy
- Kwale – Morgenroth School
- Kwale – New Sisera Academy
- Kwale – Msingi Bora Academy
- Kwale – Kristina Academy
- Kwale – Bang’a Primary
- Kwale – St. Lukes Integrated
- Kilifi – Ocean of Wonders Academy
- Mombasa – PCEA Makupa
- Mombasa – Al-Fridaus Education Centre
- Mombasa – Brilliant Perks School
- Taita Taveta – County Hill Junior School
- Taita Taveta – St. Agnes Primary School
- Tana River – Assa Primary
- Tana River – Ruko Primary
- Tana River – Boka Primary
- Tana River – Waldena Primary
- Tana River – Maziwa Primary
Eastern Region:
- Kitui – Victory Junior Academy
- Kitui – Isaangwa Primary School
- Kitui – Mulanga Primary
Kitui County
45. Katulani Primary
46. Base Preparatory School
47. Mikuyuni Primary & Junior School
48. Ndoto Njema Academy
49. Nguutani Junior Academy
50. Syomithumo Primary & Junior School
51. Isaa Primary and Junior School
52. Thome Primary and Junior School
53. Mutha School for the Deaf
54. Mutomo Special for the Deaf
55. Ikanga Primary and Junior School
56. Kyatune Primary and Junior School
57. Kyatune Special
58. Kandae Primary and Junior School
59. Katundu Primary and Junior School
60. Brukrin Day and Boarding
61. St. Paul Ikanga
62. Kaai Emmanuel Primary School
63. All Saint Endau Academy
64. Kanyangi Primary and Junior School
65. Kyaithani Primary and Junior School
Makueni County
66. Mukatini Primary and Junior School
67. Kyumani
68. Uthini Primary and Junior School
69. Ngaamba Primary and Junior School
70. Kwa Ngumu Primary and Junior School
71. Ittitu Blessed Academy
72. Nthaani Kalawani Primary & Junior School
73. Ndolo Primary
74. Utithi Primary
75. Mia Atatu Primary
Meru County
76. Willy’s Academy
77. Linya Academy
78. St. Pius Academy
79. Walter Olsein Academy
80. MCK Kiengu Academy
81. St. Mark Thathimwe
82. EAPC Imani Boarding
83. St. Dominic
84. Mwichiune Learners Academy
85. Sunshine Academy
86. Our Lady of Mercy Kairiedif
Tharaka Nithi County
87. Gatunga Day & Boarding
88. Kiorimba Boarding
89. Kabariang
91 Kabuabua
92 MCK Kamaguna
93 Marimanti Winners
94 Kasarani Nehema Academy
95 Bridge of Mercy Nehema
96 Turima Junior Academy
97 Chuka Catholic
98 Little Flower
99 Tunyai Newstar
100 TTC Little Angels
101 Consolata Primary
102 The Kithino Learning Centre
103 Iria Ria Mbogo
104 Irunduni Higherlife
105 Makuba Mission
Embu County
106 St. Joseph of Tarbes
107 Prudence Knowledge Academy
108 Lukas Vision Academy Ugweri
109 Goldmine Academy
110 EAPC Omega Academy
111 Mfariji Academy
112 Mburtuani Primary and Junior School
