Lenana School Closed Indefinitely After Night Unrest

Lenana School in Nairobi has been closed indefinitely following unrest that was witnessed on Monday night.

In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the school’s administration said the decision was reached by the Board of Management and the school administration after students became restless during evening prep sessions.

The school said all students had been released to allow the administration to restore normalcy and conduct a comprehensive assessment of the situation.

“Following the restlessness and disturbance experienced during preps in the school last night, the Board of Management and the school administration have resolved to temporarily release all students to allow for restoration of normalcy and a comprehensive assessment of the situation,” read part of the notice.

Lenana School Closed Indefinitely Following Students’ Unrest

Parents and guardians were directed to pick up their sons from the school beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

The administration also instructed that all students must leave the school compound accompanied by a parent, guardian, or authorised representative.

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The school did not disclose the cause of the unrest. Management said further communication regarding the reopening date and other arrangements would be issued later.

“We regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and continued support during this period,” said the school.

The closure of Lenana School comes at a time when several secondary schools across the country have reported cases of student unrest.

Utumishi Girls Fire Tragedy

Most recently, a fire broke out at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nairobi, destroying one of the dormitories and leaving 16 students dead.

The DCI has positively identified seven students as suspects in the fire that broke out at Utumishi Girls Academy.

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Eight students were initially arrested as persons of interest. However, forensic analysis of CCTV footage, conducted with the assistance of teachers, confirmed that seven students, mostly Form Three girls, were directly involved in starting the fire.

Six of the suspects were among those initially arrested, while the seventh student, who had earlier been released to her parents, was later traced and rearrested.

Investigators have since confirmed that the incident was a deliberate act of arson and not an accident. Preliminary findings indicate that many of the victims died from smoke inhalation and suffocation.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education has ordered fresh inspections of all boarding schools across the country to ensure compliance with safety standards and protect learners.

Speaking during the Elimu Mashinani programme in Wajir County, Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said education officers have been directed to conduct thorough inspections of all boarding institutions within the next 10 days.

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Principal Secretary for Basic Education Amb. (Prof) Julius K. Bitok during the release of a clarification statement on the KSh 95.25 per learner capitation allocation to public primary schools on April 29, 2026. PHOTO/ Julius Kibet Bitok X.