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More than 15,000 school heads gather in Mombasa for education conference
More than 15,000 school heads have gathered in Mombasa for a four-day conference on Kenya’s education system.
The meeting is the 2026 KECSHA Annual General Meeting and Conference, held at the Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre.
It brings together heads of comprehensive schools from across the country.
Discussions focus on the future of education, foundational learning and school leadership.
The gathering has brought more business to Mombasa hotels, restaurants and other enterprises.
Security has been heightened for the event, which runs from November 9 to 12.
More than 15,000 heads of comprehensive schools from across Kenya have gathered in Mombasa for a four-day education conference.
The conference focuses on the future of the education system, foundational learning and school leadership.
The 2026 Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association Annual General Meeting and Conference runs from November 9 to 12.
The gathering has boosted business for hotels, restaurants and other enterprises in the port city.
Security has been heightened ahead of the event.
- Who
- More than 15,000 heads of comprehensive schools from across Kenya.
- What
- They have gathered for the 2026 Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association Annual General Meeting and Conference.
- When
- November 9 to 12, 2026.
- Where
- Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre in Mombasa, Kenya.
- Why
- The conference focuses on the future of the education system, foundational learning and school leadership.
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The four-day conference began at the Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre in Mombasa.
The conference is scheduled to conclude.
- Attendees
- More than 15,000 school heads
- Location
- Mombasa, Kenya
- Venue
- Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre
- Conference dates
- November 9 to 12, 2026
- Organizer
- Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association