Month: June 2026

🚨 Introduction: A New Era of School Safety in Kenya Kenya may soon witness a major transformation in school security systems following a proposal by Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who has called for the installation of manned CCTV control rooms in schools across the country. The proposal is aimed at strengthening surveillance, improving discipline,…

A National Tragedy That Shocked Kenya and Changed Conversations About School Safety On July 13, 1991, Kenya witnessed one of the most horrifying tragedies in the history of its education system. What began as unrest among students at St. Kizito Mixed Secondary School in Meru District escalated into a catastrophe that left 19 girls dead…

🌍 Introduction: A Major Shift in Kenya’s Teaching Career System Kenya’s education sector is preparing for one of the most significant reforms in teacher management in recent years. The proposed Teachers Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) aim to replace the long-standing grading system (B5–D5) with a modern Levels System (Level 1–Level 6). The reform is designed…

How Musingu High School Built a Legacy of Producing Kenya’s Sharpest Legal Minds For decades, Musingu High School has stood as a beacon of excellence in Kenya’s education system. Located in Kakamega County, the institution has earned national recognition not only for academic achievement and sporting success but also for producing some of the country’s…

🏫 Introduction: A Prestigious School Disrupted by Unrest Lenana School, one of Kenya’s most respected national boys’ schools, made headlines after students were sent home following a strike that disrupted normal learning activities. The decision to close the school temporarily reflects a growing challenge in Kenya’s education sector—student unrest in high-performing institutions that are traditionally…