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State House Girls’ High School has directed parents to pick up their daughters on Tuesday, June 9, after signs of restlessness emerged within the school. Chief Principal Josephine Mwongera said the move is a precautionary measure to safeguard students amid rising unrest in schools nationwide The administration assured parents that all learners remain safe and under close supervision despite concerns Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉
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Nairobi – Parents of students at State House Girls’ High School have been asked to pick up their daughters from school.
State House Girls’ High School’s parents were told to pick their daughters early. Photo: Bakewave.
Source: Facebook The school has taken the drastic step following concerns over growing unrest in learning institutions across the country.
Why has State House Girls’ High School sent students home? In a notice dated Monday, June 8, the school administration announced that learners would be released on Tuesday, June 9, as a precautionary measure.
According to the school, the move is aimed at protecting their safety and well-being amid a wave of disturbances that has affected several schools in recent weeks.
The communication, signed by Chief Principal Josephine Mwongera, informed parents that the decision had been reached after the school observed signs of restlessness within the institution at a time when student unrest continues to spread across different parts of the country.
“Due to the unrest currently being experienced in some schools across the country and indications of restlessness within our school, parents/guardians are requested to pick their daughters from school on Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 at 8.00am as a precautionary measure to safeguard their safety and well-being,” the notice seen by TUKO.co.ke stated. What did the school tell parents about the students’ safety? Despite the concerns, the school reassured families that all students remained safe and under close supervision.
The administration further noted that additional communication regarding the students’ return to school and any other arrangements would be shared at a later date.
“Further communication regarding the date of return to school and any additional arrangements will be communicated in due course. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period. Thank you for your continued support,” read the notice in part. The development places State House Girls among a growing list of schools that have either temporarily closed or sent students home as administrators move to prevent possible incidents of unrest and destruction of property.
How serious is the wave of student unrest in Kenya? As reported earlier, the decision comes as security agencies and education stakeholders grapple with one of the most troubling waves of student unrest witnessed in recent years.
The crisis has become so significant that it is expected to feature prominently during a meeting of the National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC), where top government officials are set to discuss the escalating situation and possible interventions.
School fires, student demonstrations, property destruction and abrupt closures have been reported in several counties over the past three weeks, triggering anxiety among parents and education officials.
The unrest has affected both boys’ and girls’ schools, with some institutions suffering extensive damage while others have opted for early closure after detecting signs of tension among learners.
The government has announced that each family that lost a student in the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire will receive KSh200,000 in compensation. Photo: Simon Maina.
Source: Getty Images Among the most tragic incidents was the dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School in Gilgil, on May 28, that claimed the lives of 16 students and left dozens of others injured.
Investigators later suggested that the fire may have been deliberately started, leading to the arrest of several students.
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