St. Joseph’s Girls Senior School in Kitale has refuted claims that a student was arrested on campus with a firearm. In a statement released on June 24, 2026, the school administration labeled the reports as false and criticized Citizen Weekly for disseminating misleading information that could harm the school's reputation.

Isinantet School in Narok, Kenya, has been closed after parents staged protests over poor academic results, according to Eastleigh Voice. The parents also questioned the use of Sh1.2 million allocated for reinforcing four classrooms and alleged there was a plot to transfer the deputy headteacher. The closure was reported in the outlet's evening news bulletin on 8 September 2026.

A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after discharging a firearm at her home in Pretoria, which has raised concerns about firearm safety in Gauteng. This incident occurred just days after the death of influencer Ricardo Spies in a parking lot, further amplifying fears regarding gun-related incidents in the area, according to The Citizen.

The police have initiated an investigation following an attack by gunmen in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River, which resulted in the death of one farmer and injuries to another. Authorities are urging local residents to remain calm during this incident, according to Premium Times.

As the school holidays approach, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has issued warnings to parents regarding the need for safety precautions to protect their children, citing rising crime rates in the area.

Palestinian parents in the occupied West Bank increasingly fear for their children's safety at school amid growing settler attacks, according to the BBC. A headteacher has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year. The report highlights rising tensions and concerns over the protection of schoolchildren in the territory.