Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced the formation of a multi-stakeholder team to address the growing wave of school unrest that has recently triggered fires, destruction of property and loss of lives in learning institutions across the country.

Speaking on Sunday, June 28, 2026, during the 60th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, Burieruri High School, Meru, Ogamba said the government had resolved to bring together all key education stakeholders to urgently tackle what he described as a recurring crisis affecting schools nationwide.

The CS said the team will comprise parents, teachers, religious leaders, sponsors and government officials in a coordinated effort to identify the root causes of student unrest and develop lasting solutions.

“We have agreed that we are going to form a multi-stakeholder team to discuss the issues affecting students in all our schools. We want parents, government, teachers, religious leaders and sponsors to come together so that we can solve this perennial problem affecting our children,” Ogamba stated.

According to the CS, every stakeholder in the education sector must take responsibility in guiding learners and addressing the deeper social issues contributing to unrest in schools.

School unrest threatening education gains

The announcement comes amid growing concern over rising school fires and student disturbances reported in several schools in recent weeks, some incidents resulting in deaths and destruction of infrastructure.

Earlier in June 2026, Ogamba warned that continued unrest in schools was undermining major investments being made in the education sector and diverting resources meant to improve learning conditions.

He stressed that schools must remain safe spaces focused on learning, discipline and character development.

Record Ksh784 billion education allocation

At the same event, Ogamba revealed that the education sector had received Ksh784 billion in the current budget, the highest allocation in Kenya’s history.

“we have been allocated as a sector Ksh784 billion to their education sector. This is the highest amount that has ever been allocated to this sector,”he said.

He said the record funding demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening education reforms and investing in future generations.

“Without discipline in our schools, we cannot develop leaders of tomorrow. Our future is in our learners, and we must protect that investment,” Ogamba said.

The latest intervention now places school safety and discipline at the centre of Kenya’s education reform agenda.