Moi Girls Nairobi Closed Indefinitely, Students Sent Home

Moi Girls Nairobi has been closed indefinitely, with students sent home following consultations with key education stakeholders, in a move aimed at safeguarding learners’ well-being amid growing unrest in schools.

The decision, communicated by the school’s administration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, follows discussions involving the Board of Management, Parents Association, the Ministry of Education and other relevant stakeholders.

“This proactive measure has been taken with clear understanding of the current state of disquiet in schools and the need to prioritize students’ well-being and ease parents’ anxiety, as we prepare for the next phase of our academic calendar,” the school said in a statement.

Parents and guardians have been asked to pick their daughters starting from 8:00 a.m. the same day, with the school assuring them that the institution remains safe and that students have maintained a high level of discipline and resilience.

Going forward, Moi Girls Nairobi will announce reopening dates later. The administration apologized for the disruption and thanked parents for their support.

Moi Girls Nairobi Joins Wave of School Closures Across Kenya

Moi Girls Nairobi now joins several high-profile schools that have closed in recent weeks. These closures reflect rising unrest and safety concerns.

For instance, Lenana School in Nairobi closed after unrest during night preps. Similarly, Alliance High School sent students home after related incidents.

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Moreover, Mang’u High School in Kiambu and State House Girls in Nairobi also closed. Authorities linked these actions to unrest and safety risks.

Other Affected Institutions

In addition, St Joseph’s Seminary in Molo recorded closure after safety concerns emerged. Kaumoni Boys High School also joined the list of recently closed schools after parents clashed with the schoool administration.

Also Read: Lenana School Closed Indefinitely After Night Unrest

Earlier, Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil suffered a tragic dormitory fire and the incident killed 16 students and injured several others.

The fire occurred on May 28 and shocked the country and also raised urgent questions about safety in boarding schools.

As a result, education stakeholders expressed concern over rising indiscipline cases. They called for stronger counselling and early intervention systems.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education increased monitoring in affected schools aimed at restoring calm and secure safe learning environments.

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Students during the official opening of a tuition block at PCEA Nyamachaki Comprehensive School in Nyeri Town on January 13, 2026. PHOTO/ PCS