Fresh fears have resurfaced in Northern Kenya following the killing of a teacher and a chief in an Al-Shabaab attack on Monday
A new proposal before parliament seeks to make self-defence training compulsory in schools by introducing mandatory personal safety lessons.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers faces a standoff as it pushes ahead with elections despite court orders halting the process.
Rising fuel prices and a fresh wave of school unrest are increasing operational costs for schools, raising fears that parents may soon face additional financial burdens.
Panic has hit school administrators across the country, with many opting to send students home in the wake of rising cases of unrest.