The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that schools across the country will continue operating under the current academic calendar, with the mid-term break scheduled to begin on June 24 as previously announced.
The clarification follows growing public concern over rising cases of student unrest that have been reported in several schools in recent weeks.
Speaking during a Grade 10 academic clinic held at Pioneer School in Murang’a on June 9, former Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok dismissed reports suggesting that the government was considering changes to the school timetable due to the disturbances.
No Interruption Of Academic Programs
He maintained that academic programmes would continue uninterrupted and stressed that isolated incidents of indiscipline should not interfere with the country’s education schedule.
Bitok emphasized that the Ministry remains focused on maintaining stability in learning institutions while protecting the academic progress of students. He noted that only a limited number of schools had experienced unrest and argued that such incidents were not significant enough to justify altering a calendar that serves millions of learners nationwide.
We will not change the dates because of a few students attempting to disrupt learning in our schools. The school calendar will remain unchanged. Half-term break will begin on June 24 as earlier communicated,” he said.
His remarks come at a time when concerns continue to mount among education stakeholders following a series of disturbances reported in boarding schools. Parents, school administrators, and teachers’ unions have all called for immediate measures to address the situation and prevent further disruptions in learning institutions.
Factors Leading To Student Unrest
Authorities have linked the unrest to a variety of factors, including student indiscipline, peer influence, and broader social challenges affecting young people. To address the issue, the Ministry of Education has encouraged schools to strengthen guidance and counselling services while continuing to enforce discipline through established procedures and policies.
The government’s confirmation of the existing academic schedule is expected to bring clarity and reassurance to parents, teachers, and students who had been uncertain about the possibility of an early school break. With no adjustments planned, learners will continue with their studies as scheduled until June 24, when schools will close for the mid-term holiday in line with the current academic calendar.