The Ministry of Education has revealed that 462 high school students were arrested during the second term of the academic calendar after they were linked to the spate of unrest that hit Kenyan schools.
Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa made the revelation when he appeared before the National Assembly education committee.
“As at 16th June 2026, a total of 462 learners has been arrested, investigated, arraigned in court.” The P.S said.
The arrests were made in collaboration with security agencies the National Police Service (NPS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
PS Ololtuaa said various actions were taken against the suspected offenders including being held in remand.
“Some were remanded, bonded, and others were given guidance and counselling, and many other aspects were provided across the country,” he told the committee.
Several schools reported student unrest in the first part of the second term. The unrest led to destruction of property and arson in some institutions.
On the night of May 28, 2026, a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls’ Academy, led to the death of 16 students and 79 others were injured.
