Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced new measures to address the rising cases of unrest and indiscipline in schools, including the formation of a multi-stakeholder committee to investigate the causes and recommend long-term solutions.

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Speaking at his Jogoo House office on Wednesday, June 10, Ogamba said the government is treating the recent wave of student unrest with urgency following a series of incidents reported in schools across the country.

The committee will bring together key stakeholders in the education sector to examine the root causes of the disturbances and propose strategies to prevent future occurrences.

“We shall be forming a multi-stakeholder team to look into the issues and causes of unrest and make recommendations on strategies for containing this challenge,” Ogamba announced.

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At the same time, Ogamba announced that the Ministry of Education will make adjustments to the school calendar beginning next academic year to ensure a more balanced distribution of learning weeks across all terms.

The CS said the move is aimed at addressing disparities in the current academic schedule and creating a more uniform learning environment for students throughout the year.

“Starting next academic year, the Ministry shall rationalise the school calendar to ensure balanced terms across the school year,” he said.

Even so, Ogamba dismissed any plans to alter the 2026 second-term calendar, insisting that schools would reopen as scheduled. He confirmed that the second term will proceed as planned, with learners expected to report between June 24 and June 28.

The Cabinet Secretary also reminded school principals and heads of institutions of their responsibility to address grievances promptly before they escalate into unrest. He urged learners to use established channels to air their concerns instead of resorting to violence or destruction of property.

Ogamba warned that individuals found responsible for acts of arson, vandalism, or other unlawful activities in schools would face legal consequences, stressing that while students may have legitimate grievances, there can be no justification for actions that result in loss of life or destruction of property.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke