Boarding Sections in 13 Primary Schools Across Kiambu County Closed for Failing Safety Standards

The Ministry of Education has directed the immediate closure of boarding sections in 13 primary schools across Kiambu County, citing non-compliance with safety standards. This move is part of a broader nationwide crackdown affecting 348 schools across the country.

In a circular dated November 27, 2024, Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang disclosed that the affected institutions were found to have grossly violated key safety provisions outlined in the Safety Standards Manual for Schools in Kenya (2008) and the Registration Guidelines for Basic Education Institutions (2021).

“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 circular stated.

Affected Schools in Kiambu County:

1. Cor Mariae School
2. Karuguru Technical Academy
3. Viola Quality School
4. Depaul Austin School
5. Wapa Academy
6. Kabete Nazarene
7. St. John
8. Kijabe Integrity
9. Mitero Silver Spring Academy
10. Tumaini La Watoto School
11. Paclema School
12. Dayspring Academy
13. Varsity Aim Academy

The Ministry has directed regional, county, and sub-county education directors to enforce the closure order immediately. The affected boarding sections will remain closed until they undergo a rigorous re-registration process, ensuring full compliance with all necessary safety measures.