Kenya: Ministry Closes Kiambu Boys' School After Principal's Arrest Over Sexual Abuse

Kenya: Ministry Closes Kiambu Boys' School After Principal's Arrest Over Sexual Abuse

Nairobi -- The Ministry of Education has indefinitely closed P.C.E.A. Mai-a-Ihii Booth Boys High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, after police arrested the school's principal over allegations of sexually abusing students and the Board of Management Chairperson for allegedly attempting to obstruct investigations.

PCEA Mai A Ihii Booth High School closed after principal’s arrest

PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, has been closed indefinitely as authorities investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving the school’s principal. Kikuyu Sub-County Director of Education Jeremiah Kipaiyu said the decision was made after an assessment established that the institution could not continue operating safely following the loss of its key administrators. “We established that the school is facing significan…

PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School Closed Indefinitely

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School Closed Indefinitely PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, has been closed indefinitely over safety concerns following the arrest of its principal. In a letter dated July 14, 2026, Kikuyu Sub-County Director of Education Jeremiah Kipaiyu said the decision followed an assessment that found the school could no longer operate safely after los…