Kenya Ministry of Education Shuts Down 348 Boarding Schools see [LIST]

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

1. Kiambu – Cor Mariae School
2. Kiambu – Karuguru Technical Academy
3. Kiambu – Viola Quality School
4. Kiambu – Depaul Austin School
5. Kiambu – Wapa Academy
6. Kiambu – Kabete Nazarene
7. Kiambu – St. John
8. Kiambu – Kijabe Integrity
9. Kiambu – Mitero Silver Spring Academy
10. Kiambu – Tumaini La Watoto School
11. Kiambu – Paclema School
12. Kiambu – Dayspring Academy
13. Kiambu – Varsity Aim Academy
14. Kirinyaga – Freds Grammar
15. Kirinyaga – Shirikisho Academy
16. Murang’a – Bright Star Academy
17. Murang’a – Elice Junior
18. Murang’a – Solace Cite Academy
19. Murang’a – Mathareini
20. Murang’a – St. John’s Makuyu
21. Nyandarua – Mawingo Primary
22. Nyandarua – Satima Academy
23. Nyandarua – Apostors Bernabas Academy

Coast Region Schools

24. Kwale – Pope Francis Academy
25. Kwale – Morgenroth School
26. Kwale – New Sisera Academy
27. Kwale – Msingi Bora Academy
28. Kwale – Kristina Academy
29. Kwale – Bang’a Primary
30. Kwale – St. Lukes Integrated
31. Kilifi – Ocean of Wonders Academy
32. Mombasa – PCEA Makupa
33. Mombasa – Al-Fridaus Education Centre
34. Mombasa – Brilliant Perks School
35. Taita Taveta – County Hill Junior School
36. Taita Taveta – St. Agnes Primary School
37. Tana River – Assa Primary
38. Tana River – Ruko Primary
39. Tana River – Boka Primary
40. Tana River – Waldena Primary
41. Tana River – Maziwa Primary 

Eastern Region:

42. Kitui – Victory Junior Academy
43. Kitui – Isaangwa Primary School
44. 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