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Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County
Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County

Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County.

The Ministry of Education has mandated the immediate shutdown of boarding facilities in 348 primary schools nationwide due to non-compliance with safety and operational standards.

This directive follows a thorough safety evaluation conducted between September and October 2024.

The assessment, which focused on adherence to Safety Standards for Basic Education Institutions, revealed gross violations in the identified schools.

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Key concerns highlighted during the evaluation include:

  • Dormitory safety measures.
  • Inadequate sanitation facilities.
  • Poor maintenance of fire equipment.
  • General learner welfare issues.

In a circular issued on November 27, 2024, Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang instructed regional, county, and sub-county directors of education to enforce the closure of these schools’ boarding sections. The schools are expected to transition to day schools by January 2025.

Impact on Affected Schools

Nairobi has the highest number of affected schools (44), followed by Kericho (26), Uasin Gishu (19), Nandi (15), Kisii (13), and Kiambu (13).

The closures stem in part from a tragic fire incident in September 2024 at Hill Side Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County, where 21 boys died in a dormitory fire that also caused injuries and extensive property damage.

Parental Responsibility

With schools set to reopen in January 2025, parents now have less than two months to make alternative arrangements for their children, as the affected institutions will no longer offer boarding services.

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This swift action underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring learner safety and compliance in educational institutions.

Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County.

Tharaka Nithi

  1. Kabuabua
  2. MCK Kamaguna
  3. Marimanti Winners
  4. Kasarani Nehema Academy
  5. Bridge of Mercy Nehema
  6. Turima Junior Academy
  7. Chuka Catholic
  8. Little Flower
  9. Tunyai Newstar
  10. TTC Little Angels
  11. Consolata Primary
  12. The Kithino Learning Centre
  13. Iria Ria Mbogo
  14. Irunduni Higherlife
  15. Makuba Mission
  16. Gatunga Day & Boarding
  17. Kiorimba Boarding
  18. Kabariange Primary
  19. Kariri Kamburi

Schools in Embu

  1. St. Joseph of Tarbes
  2. Prudence Knowledge Academy
  3. Lukas Vision Academy Ugweri
  4. Goldmine Academy
  5. EAPC Omega Academy
  6. MfariJi Academy
  7. Mburutani Primary and JS

Schools in Machakos

  1. Siloam Academy
  2. Kithimani HGM Primary
  3. Kikuyuni Primary
  4. AIC Kasooni Primary
  5. Ikombe Bright Star Academy
  6. St. Paul Shalom Academy
  7. Yatta Small Angels Academy
  8. Kangundo DEB Primary School
  9. Kikalu Primary School
  10. Matheini AIC
  11. Syanthi Bidii
  12. DEB KMC Primary
  13. Anthena
  14. St. Annes Josta Academy
  15. ABC Manza
  16. Shekinah Academy

Isiolo

  1. Brainstar Academy
  2. Upper Hill Academy

Schools in Nairobi

  1. Visa Oswal School
  2. Thika Road Primary
  3. Rudan Junior School
  4. Jonathan Gloag Academy
  5. St. Anne Pre & Primary Catholic
  6. ACK Good Samaritan
  7. St. Hannahs Primary & Junior School
  8. St. Elizabeth Academy
  9. Lifespring Christian Academy
  10. Don Bosco Primary School
  11. Melisah Academy
  12. New Junior Campus Academy
  13. Epren Academy
  14. Joy Garden Academy
  15. Rophine Field Junior School Limited
  16. Kings Academy
  17. Rockfields Junior School
  18. St. Benedict’s Primary
  19. Happy Land Academy
  20. Mary Immaculate Education Complex
  21. Wanja and Kim Comprehensive School
  22. St. Mathews Learning Center
  23. Jaspa
  24. Nyawai Academy
  25. Akima Springs Junior Schools
  26. Little Wonder School
  27. Green River Learning Centre
  28. St. Mary Ruaraka School
  29. Mountain View School
  30. Kasarani Group of Schools
  31. Solidarity (Mixed) Day & Boarding
  32. Greenview Schools Kamulu
  33. Brookshine Schools
  34. Graceland Christian School
  35. Dada’s Community Centre
  36. Le Pic School
  37. Riruta Central School
  38. National Hidden Talents Academy
  39. Charo Academy
  40. Patmos Academy
  41. Lake View Vinrose Academy
  42. MCDC School
  43. St. Anne’s Preparatory School
  44. Sterlum Elite School
  45. Josper Junior Academy
  46. Grand Mark School
  47. Blue Hills Academy
  48. Jagiet Annex Academy
  49. Cathsam School

Kitui

  1. Katulani Primary
  2. Base Preparatory School
  3. Mikuyuni Primary & Junior School
  4. Ndoto Njema Academy
  5. Ngutuni Junior Academy
  6. Syomithumo Primary & Junior School
  7. Isaa Primary and Junior School
  8. Thome Primary and Junior School
  9. Mutha School for the Deaf
  10. Mutomo Special for the Deaf
  11. Ikanga Primary and Junior School
  12. Kyatune Primary and Junior School
  13. Kyatune Special
  14. Kandae Primary and Junior School
  15. Katundu Primary and Junior School
  16. Brukini Day and Boarding
  17. St. Paul Ikanga
  18. Kaai Emmanuel Primary School
  19. All Saints Endau Academy
  20. Kanyangi Primary and Junior School
  21. Kyathiani Primary and Junior School
  22. Victory Junior Academy
  23. Isaangwa Primary School
  24. Mulanga Primary

Schools in Makueni

  1. Uthini Primary and Junior School
  2. Ngaamba Primary and Junior School
  3. Kwa Ngumu Primary and Junior School
  4. Ittitu Blessed Academy
  5. Nthaani Kalawani Primary & JS
  6. Ndolo Primary
  7. Utithi Primary
  8. Mia Atatu Primary
348 Non-Compliant Boarding Schools to Transition to Day Schools by January.
348 Non-Compliant Boarding Schools to Transition to Day Schools by January.

Meru

  1. Willy’s Academy
  2. Linya Academy
  3. St. Pius Academy
  4. Walter Olsein Academy
  5. MCK Kiengu Academy
  6. St. Mark Thathimweene
  7. EAPC Imani Boarding
  8. St. Dominic
  9. Mwichune Learners Academy
  10. Sunshine Academy
  11. Our Lady of Mercy Kariedif

Schools in Garissa

  1. Damajale Primary/JS
  2. Fafi Primary/JS
  3. Amuma Primary/JS
  4. Hulugho Primary/JS
  5. Sangalilu Primary/JS
  6. Bodhai Primary/JS
  7. Handaro Primary/JS
  8. Kotile Primary/JS
  9. Galmagala Primary/JS

Migori County (Nyanza)

  1. Huruma Dola Academy
  2. Matare Boarding and Day ECDE
  3. Marindi Grace Academy
  4. Sony Sugar Primary
  5. St. Benedict Sony Academy (Boys Boarding Wing)

Schools in Kisii County (Nyanza)

  1. Riverbank Academy
  2. St. Ann Metaburu
  3. St. Mary’s Tabaka Girls
  4. Tabaka Academy
  5. Orencho Academy
  6. Kiaborea Academy
  7. St. David Ombogo
  8. St. Peters Kisii
  9. St. Reuben Young
  10. Lances for the Deaf
  11. Precious Hope School
  12. Mwata School for the Deaf
  13. St. Martha and Elizabeth Mogweko
  14. Precious Talent
  15. Tracer Academy
  16. St. Angela’s Academy

Kisumu County (Nyanza)

  1. Obala Primary
  2. Kisumu Elite
  3. Ngeny H.I.
  4. St. Gabriel Sopher Academy
  5. Kimberly
  6. Mandela Shiners
  7. St. Anthony Inclusive Academy

Schools in Kakamega County (Western)

  1. Tomliza Educational Centre
  2. Fields of Life Education Centre
  3. Mumias Complex Primary School
  4. Junior Academy Primary School Manyulia

Busia County (Western)

  1. ACK Changara School
  2. Nambale Shiners High School
  3. Pristine School Limited

Schools in Kiambu County

  1. Cor Marie 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

Kirinyaga County

  1. Freds Grammar
  2. Shirikisho Academy

Schools in Murang’a County

  1. Bright Star Academy
  2. Elice Junior
  3. Solace Cite Academy
  4. Mathareini
  5. St. Johns Makuyu

Nyandarua County

  1. Mawingo Primary
  2. Satima Academy
  3. Apostors Bernabas Academy

Schools in Kwale County (Coast)

  1. Pope Francis Academy
  2. Morgenroth School
  3. New Sisera Academy
  4. Msingi Bora Academy
  5. Kristina Academy
  6. Bang’a Primary
  7. St. Lukes Integrated

Kilifi County (Coast)

  1. Ocean of Wonders Academy

Mombasa County (Coast)

  1. PCEA Makupa
  2. Al-Fridhaus Education Centre
  3. Brilliant Perks School

Taita Taveta County (Coast)

  1. County Hill Junior School
  2. St. Agnes Primary School

Tana River County (Coast)

  1. Assa Primary
  2. Ruko Primary
  3. Boka Primary
  4. Waldena Primary
  5. Maziwa Primary

Region: North Eastern

  1. Liboi Primary/JS (Garissa)
  2. Kulan Primary/JS (Garissa)

Kericho County

  1. Moseli Academy
  2. Shammah Base Academy
  3. Bethel Hill Academy
  4. Barsiele Sunrise
  5. Zion Elites
  6. Harmony Grammar
  7. Burgei Academy
  8. Cheptuyet Hill View Academy
  9. Little Lambs Academy
  10. Sigowet Junior Academy
  11. Crystal Hill Academy
  12. Tulwet Christian Academy
  13. AGC Sosiyot Academy
  14. Tea Vale Academy
  15. Joy Elite Academy
  16. A.I.C Kiptewit Bethel Academy

Kericho County Schools

  1. Busara Adventist Academy
  2. Holy Trinity Kimnyigei
  3. Tuiyobei Kimnyigei Primary
  4. Tobolwa Primary
  5. Blooming Hill
  6. Greenfields
  7. Holy Cross
  8. Koimet Hill Top
  9. St. Lawrence Kapngorium
  10. Bright Smile
  11. Mahakin Academy
  12. Ndalat Gaa Academy
  13. Cleydiane Academy
  14. Joyland Teresa
  15. St. Barnabas Kabunyeria
  16. Kipchumba Arusei

Uasin Gishu County

  1. Eagle Nest Academy
  2. Mengech School Kerugo
  3. St. Joan Greenwood Academy
  4. PCEA Soy Township Academy
  5. SDA Segero Adventist Academy
  6. Toronto School, Ziwa
  7. Sunrise Academy
  8. Brooks School
  9. Mt. Daystar Rendezvous Academy
  10. Zion Academy
  11. The Noble School
  12. Socratic School
  13. Highlands Plateau Academy
  14. Sunrise Outreach Academy
  15. The Eagles Academy
  16. Ebenezer Light School Mosop
  17. ACK Kipkorio
  18. Ebenezer Light Mosop
  19. Daima Academy
  20. Golden Springs Academy

Bomet County

  1. Labotiet Christian School
  2. Rofa Grammar School
  3. Chebunyo Christian School
  4. Msarifa Academy
  5. Kim Elite Academy
  6. Malaika Academy
  7. Kapwen Preparatory
  8. Chabunyo Kings

Schools in Baringo County

  1. The Rock Academy

Trans Nzoia County

  1. A.C.K. Emmanuel Kapcheluch Primary
  2. Three Angels Adventist Primary
  3. St. John’s Education Centre
  4. Purpose Driven Adventist Primary
  5. Munawar Muslim Academy – Kitale
  6. Elcrest Progressive School
  7. Eligbor Saboti Academy

Samburu County Schools

  1. Kirimon Primary and J.S.S

Schools in Laikipia County

  1. Nanyuki Elimu
  2. Sirima Day/Boarding
  3. Adaned Shinning Stars

Kajiado County Schools

  1. Enchorro E. Senteu
  2. Iloshoon Comprehensive School
  3. Kajiado Adventist

Region: Uasin Gishu

  1. The Eagles Academy
  2. Ebenezer Light School Mosop
  3. ACK Kipkorio
  4. Ebenezer Light Mosop
  5. Daima Academy
  6. Golden Springs Academy

Makueni Schools

  1. Uthini Primary and Junior School
  2. Ngaamba Primary and Junior School
  3. Kwa Ngumu Primary and Junior School
  4. Ittitu Blessed Academy
  5. Nthaani Kalawani Primary & JS
  6. Ndolo Primary
  7. Utithi Primary
  8. Mia Atatu Primary

Schools in Meru

  1. Willy’s Academy
  2. Linya Academy
  3. St. Pius Academy
  4. Walter Olsein Academy
  5. MCK Kiengu Academy
  6. St. Mark Thathimweene
  7. EAPC Imani Boarding
  8. St. Dominic
  9. Mwichune Learners Academy
  10. Sunshine Academy
  11. Our Lady of Mercy Kariedif
Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County
Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County

Schools in Garissa

  1. Damajale Primary/JS
  2. Fafi Primary/JS
  3. Amuma Primary/JS
  4. Hulugho Primary/JS
  5. Sangalilu Primary/JS
  6. Bodhai Primary/JS
  7. Handaro Primary/JS
  8. Kotile Primary/JS
  9. Galmagala Primary/JS

Migori County (Nyanza)

  1. Huruma Dola Academy
  2. Matare Boarding and Day ECDE
  3. Marindi Grace Academy
  4. Sony Sugar Primary
  5. St. Benedict Sony Academy (Boys Boarding Wing)

Kisii County (Nyanza)

  1. Riverbank Academy
  2. St. Ann Metaburu
  3. St. Mary’s Tabaka Girls
  4. Tabaka Academy
  5. Orencho Academy
  6. Kiaborea Academy
  7. St. David Ombogo
  8. St. Peters Kisii
  9. St. Reuben Young
  10. Lances for the Deaf
  11. Precious Hope School
  12. Mwata School for the Deaf
  13. St. Martha and Elizabeth Mogweko
  14. Precious Talent
  15. Tracer Academy
  16. St. Angela’s Academy

Kisumu County (Nyanza)

  1. Obala Primary
  2. Kisumu Elite
  3. Ngeny H.I.
  4. St. Gabriel Sopher Academy
  5. Kimberly
  6. Mandela Shiners
  7. St. Anthony Inclusive Academy

Kakamega County (Western)

  1. Tomliza Educational Centre
  2. Fields of Life Education Centre
  3. Mumias Complex Primary School
  4. Junior Academy Primary School Manyulia

Busia County (Western)

135. ACK Changara School

136. Nambale Shiners High School

137. Pristine School Limited

Kiambu County

  1. Cor Marie 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

Kirinyaga County

  1. Freds Grammar
  2. Shirikisho Academy

Schools in Murang’a County

  1. Bright Star Academy
  2. Elice Junior
  3. Solace Cite Academy
  4. Mathareini
  5. St. Johns Makuyu

Nyandarua County

  1. Mawingo Primary
  2. Satima Academy
  3. Apostors Bernabas Academy

Kwale County (Coast)

  1. Pope Francis Academy
  2. Morgenroth School
  3. New Sisera Academy
  4. Msingi Bora Academy
  5. Kristina Academy
  6. Bang’a Primary
  7. St. Lukes Integrated

Kilifi County (Coast)

  1. Ocean of Wonders Academy

Mombasa County (Coast)

  1. PCEA Makupa
  2. Al-Fridhaus Education Centre
  3. Brilliant Perks School

Taita Taveta County (Coast)

  1. County Hill Junior School
  2. St. Agnes Primary School

Schools in Tana River County (Coast)

  1. Assa Primary
  2. Ruko Primary
  3. Boka Primary
  4. Waldena Primary
  5. Maziwa Primary

Region: North Eastern

  1. Liboi Primary/JS (Garissa)
  2. Kulan Primary/JS (Garissa)
Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County
Education Ministry Closes Boarding Sections in 348 Primary Schools: Full List Per County

Kericho County

  1. Moseli Academy
  2. Shammah Base Academy
  3. Bethel Hill Academy
  4. Barsiele Sunrise
  5. Zion Elites
  6. Harmony Grammar
  7. Burgei Academy
  8. Cheptuyet Hill View Academy
  9. Little Lambs Academy
  10. Sigowet Junior Academy
  11. Crystal Hill Academy
  12. Tulwet Christian Academy
  13. AGC Sosiyot Academy
  14. Tea Vale Academy
  15. Joy Elite Academy
  16. A.I.C Kiptewit Bethel Academy

Schools in Kericho County (Continued)

  1. Busara Adventist Academy
  2. Holy Trinity Kimnyigei
  3. Tuiyobei Kimnyigei Primary
  4. Tobolwa Primary
  5. Blooming Hill
  6. Greenfields
  7. Holy Cross
  8. Koimet Hill Top
  9. St. Lawrence Kapngorium
  10. Bright Smile
  11. Mahakin Academy
  12. Ndalat Gaa Academy
  13. Cleydiane Academy
  14. Joyland Teresa
  15. St. Barnabas Kabunyeria
  16. Kipchumba Arusei

Schools in Uasin Gishu County

  1. Eagle Nest Academy
  2. Mengech School Kerugo
  3. St. Joan Greenwood Academy
  4. PCEA Soy Township Academy
  5. SDA Segero Adventist Academy
  6. Toronto School, Ziwa
  7. Sunrise Academy
  8. Brooks School
  9. Mt. Daystar Rendezvous Academy
  10. Zion Academy
  11. The Noble School
  12. Socratic School
  13. Highlands Plateau Academy
  14. Sunrise Outreach Academy
  15. The Eagles Academy
  16. Ebenezer Light School Mosop
  17. ACK Kipkorio
  18. Ebenezer Light Mosop
  19. Daima Academy
  20. Golden Springs Academy

Schools in Bomet County

  1. Labotiet Christian School
  2. Rofa Grammar School
  3. Chebunyo Christian School
  4. Msarifa Academy
  5. Kim Elite Academy
  6. Malaika Academy
  7. Kapwen Preparatory
  8. Chabunyo Kings

Schools in Baringo County

  1. The Rock Academy

Schools in Trans Nzoia County

  1. A.C.K. Emmanuel Kapcheluch Primary
  2. Three Angels Adventist Primary
  3. St. John’s Education Centre
  4. Purpose Driven Adventist Primary
  5. Munawar Muslim Academy – Kitale
  6. Elcrest Progressive School
  7. Eligbor Saboti Academy

Schools in Samburu County

  1. Kirimon Primary and J.S.S

Schools in Laikipia County

  1. Nanyuki Elimu
  2. Sirima Day/Boarding
  3. Adaned Shinning Stars

Schools in Kajiado County

  1. Enchorro E. Senteu
  2. Iloshoon Comprehensive School
  3. Kajiado Adventist

Region: Uasin Gishu

  1. The Eagles Academy
  2. Ebenezer Light School Mosop
  3. ACK Kipkorio
  4. Ebenezer Light Mosop
  5. Daima Academy
  6. Golden Springs Academy

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