The Ministry of Education has directed the immediate closure of boarding facilities in 348 primary schools nationwide after they failed to meet critical safety and compliance standards.
The decision follows an assessment conducted in September and October 2024, which evaluated the institutions’ adherence to the Safety Standards Manual for Schools in Kenya (2008) and the Registration Guidelines for Basic Education Institutions (2021).
In a circular dated November 27, 2024, Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang stated that the schools were found to have violated essential safety regulations.
“The assessment established that some institutions grossly contravened the provisions of the Safety Standards Manual for Schools in Kenya (2008). Further, they did not adhere to the standards prescribed in the Registration Guidelines for Basic Education Institutions (2021),” the circular read. “As a result, 348 schools were NOT approved to host boarding learners.”
The ministry has instructed regional, county, and sub-county education directors to ensure the closures are implemented without delay.
The boarding sections of these schools will remain shut until a thorough re-registration process confirms full compliance with safety and regulatory measures.
List of Primary
Central Region Schools
- Kiambu – Cor Mariae School
- Kiambu – Karuguru Technical Academy
- Kiambu – Viola Quality School
- Kiambu – Depaul Austin School
- Kiambu – Wapa Academy
- Kiambu – Kabete Nazarene
- Kiambu – St. John
- Kiambu – Kijabe Integrity
- Kiambu – Mitero Silver Spring Academy
- Kiambu – Tumaini La Watoto School
- Kiambu – Paclema School
- Kiambu – Dayspring Academy
- Kiambu – Varsity Aim Academy
- Kirinyaga – Freds Grammar
- Kirinyaga – Shirikisho Academy
- Murang’a – Bright Star Academy
- Murang’a – Elice Junior
- Murang’a – Solace Cite Academy
- Murang’a – Mathareini
- Murang’a – St. John’s Makuyu
- Nyandarua – Mawingo Primary
- Nyandarua – Satima Academy
- Nyandarua – Apostors Bernabas Academy
Coast Region Schools
- Kwale – Pope Francis Academy
- Kwale – Morgenroth School
- Kwale – New Sisera Academy
- Kwale – Msingi Bora Academy
- Kwale – Kristina Academy
- Kwale – Bang’a Primary
- Kwale – St. Lukes Integrated
- Kilifi – Ocean of Wonders Academy
- Mombasa – PCEA Makupa
- Mombasa – Al-Fridaus Education Centre
- Mombasa – Brilliant Perks School
- Taita Taveta – County Hill Junior School
- Taita Taveta – St. Agnes Primary School
- Tana River – Assa Primary
- Tana River – Ruko Primary
- Tana River – Boka Primary
- Tana River – Waldena Primary
- Tana River – Maziwa Primary
Eastern Region:
- Kitui – Victory Junior Academy
- Kitui – Isaangwa Primary School
- Kitui – Mulanga Primary
Kitui County
45. Katulani Primary
46. Base Preparatory School
47. Mikuyuni Primary & Junior School
48. Ndoto Njema Academy
49. Nguutani Junior Academy
50. Syomithumo Primary & Junior School
51. Isaa Primary and Junior School
52. Thome Primary and Junior School
53. Mutha School for the Deaf
54. Mutomo Special for the Deaf
55. Ikanga Primary and Junior School
56. Kyatune Primary and Junior School
57. Kyatune Special
58. Kandae Primary and Junior School
59. Katundu Primary and Junior School
60. Brukrin Day and Boarding
61. St. Paul Ikanga
62. Kaai Emmanuel Primary School
63. All Saint Endau Academy
64. Kanyangi Primary and Junior School
65. Kyaithani Primary and Junior School
Makueni County
- Mukatini Primary and Junior School
67. Kyumani
68. Uthini Primary and Junior School
69. Ngaamba Primary and Junior School
70. Kwa Ngumu Primary and Junior School
71. Ittitu Blessed Academy
72. Nthaani Kalawani Primary & Junior School
73. Ndolo Primary
74. Utithi Primary
75. Mia Atatu Primary
Meru County
76. Willy’s Academy
77. Linya Academy
78. St. Pius Academy
79. Walter Olsein Academy
80. MCK Kiengu Academy
81. St. Mark Thathimwe
82. EAPC Imani Boarding
83. St. Dominic
84. Mwichiune Learners Academy
85. Sunshine Academy
86. Our Lady of Mercy Kairiedif
Tharaka Nithi County
- Gatunga Day & Boarding
88. Kiorimba Boarding
89. Kabariang
91 Kabuabua
92 MCK Kamaguna
93 Marimanti Winners
94 Kasarani Nehema Academy
95 Bridge of Mercy Nehema
96 Turima Junior Academy
97 Chuka Catholic
98 Little Flower
99 Tunyai Newstar
100 TTC Little Angels
101 Consolata Primary
102 The Kithino Learning Centre
103 Iria Ria Mbogo
104 Irunduni Higherlife
105 Makuba Mission
Embu County
106 St. Joseph of Tarbes
107 Prudence Knowledge Academy
108 Lukas Vision Academy Ugweri
109 Goldmine Academy
110 EAPC Omega Academy
111 Mfariji Academy
112 Mburtuani Primary and Junior School
Machakos County
113 Siloam Academy
114 Kithimani HGM Primary
115 Kikuyuni Primary
116 AIC Kasoongi Primary
117 Ikombe Bright Star Academy
118 St. Paul Shalom Academy
119 Yatta Small Angels Academy
120 Kangundo Deb Primary School
121 Kikulu Primary School
122 Matheini AIC
123 Syanthi Bidi
124 Deb KMC Primary
125 Anthena
126 St. Anne’s Josta Academy
127 ABC Manza
128 Shekinah Academy
Isiolo County
129 Brainstar Academy
130 Upper Hill Academy
Nairobi County
131 Visa Oswal School
132 Thika Road Primary
133 Rudan Junior School
134 Jonathan Gloag Academy
135 St. Anne Pre & Primary Catholic
136 ACK Good Samaritan
- St. Hannahs Primary & Junior School
138. St. Elizabeth Academy
139. Lifespring Christian Academy
140. Don Bosco Primary School
141. Melisah Academy
142. New Junior Campus Academy
143. Epren Academy
144. Joy Garden Academy
145. Rophine Field Junior School Limited
146. Kings Academy
147. Rockfields Junior School
148. St. Benedict’s Primary
149. Happy Land Academy
150. Mary Immaculate Education Complex
151. Wanja And Kim Comprehensive School
152. St. Mathews Learning Center
153. Jaspa
154. Nyawa Academy
155. Akima Springs Junior Schools
156. Little Wonder School
157. Green River Learning Centre
158. St. Mary Ruaraka School
159. Mountain View School
160. Mirema School
161. Kasarani Group Of Schools
162. Solidarity (Mixed) Day & Boarding
163. Greenview Schools Kamulu
164. Brookshine Schools
165. Graceland Christian School
166. Dada’s Community Centre
167. Le Pic School
168. Riruta Central School
169. National Hidden Talents Academy
170. Charo Academy
171. Patmos Academy
172. Lake View Vinrose Academy
173. CDC School
174. St. Anne’s Preparatory School
175. Sterlum Elite School
176. Josper Junior Academy
177. Grand Mark School
178. Blue Hills Academy
179. Jagiet Annex Academy
180. Cathsam School
Garissa
181. Liboi Primary / JS
182. Kulan Primary / JS
183. Damajale Primary / JS
184. Fafi Primary / JS
185. Amuma Primary / JS
186. Hulugho Primary / JS
187. Sangailu Primary / JS
188. Bodhai Primary / JS
189. Handaro Primary / JS
190. Kotile Primary / JS
191. Galmagala Primary / JS
Migori
192. Huruma Dola Academy
193. Matare Boarding And Day ECDE
194. Marindi Grace Academy
195. Sony Sugar Primary
196. St. Benedict’s Sony Academy (Boys Boarding Wing)
Kisii
197. Riverbank Academy
198. St. Ann Metaburu
199. St. Mary’s Tabaka Girls
200. Tabaka Academy
201. Orencho Academy
202. Kiaborea Academy
203. St. David Ombogo
204. St. Peter’s Kisii
205. St. Reuben Young
206. Lances For The Deaf
207. Precious Hope School
208. Mwata School For The Deaf
209. St. Martha And Elizabeth Mogweko
210. Precious Talent
211. Tracer Academy
212. St. Angela’s Academy
Kisumu
213. Obala Primary
214. Kisumu Elite
215. Ngeny H.I.
216. St. Gabriel Sopher Academy
217. Kimberly
218. Mandela Shiners
219. St. Anthony Inclusive Academy
Kakamega
220. Tomliza Educational Centre
221. Fields Of Life Education Centre
222. Mumias Complex Primary School
223. Junior Academy Primary School Manyulia
Busia
224. Nambale Shiners High School
225. Pristine School Limited
226 ACK Changara School