State Shuts Boarding Sections Of 340 Schools

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

1. Kiambu – Cor Mariae School
2. Kiambu – Karuguru Technical Academy
3. Kiambu – Viola Quality School
4. Kiambu – Depaul Austin School
5. Kiambu – Wapa Academy
6. Kiambu – Kabete Nazarene
7. Kiambu – St. John
8. Kiambu – Kijabe Integrity
9. Kiambu – Mitero Silver Spring Academy
10. Kiambu – Tumaini La Watoto School
11. Kiambu – Paclema School
12. Kiambu – Dayspring Academy
13. Kiambu – Varsity Aim Academy
14. Kirinyaga – Freds Grammar
15. Kirinyaga – Shirikisho Academy
16. Murang’a – Bright Star Academy
17. Murang’a – Elice Junior
18. Murang’a – Solace Cite Academy
19. Murang’a – Mathareini
20. Murang’a – St. John’s Makuyu
21. Nyandarua – Mawingo Primary
22. Nyandarua – Satima Academy
23. Nyandarua – Apostors Bernabas Academy

Coast Region Schools

1. Kwale – Pope Francis Academy
2. Kwale – Morgenroth School
3. Kwale – New Sisera Academy
4. Kwale – Msingi Bora Academy
5. Kwale – Kristina Academy
6. Kwale – Bang’a Primary
7. Kwale – St. Lukes Integrated
8. Kilifi – Ocean of Wonders Academy
9. Mombasa – PCEA Makupa
10. Mombasa – Al-Fridaus Education Centre
11. Mombasa – Brilliant Perks School
12. Taita Taveta – County Hill Junior School
13. Taita Taveta – St. Agnes Primary School
14. Tana River – Assa Primary
15. Tana River – Ruko Primary
16. Tana River – Boka Primary
17. Tana River – Waldena Primary
18. Tana River – Maziwa Primary

Eastern Region:

1. Kitui – Victory Junior Academy
2. Kitui – Isaangwa Primary School
3. 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

66. 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

87. 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

137. 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