Schools · colleges · churches · clinics · NGOs
KejaPal offers school relocation services in Kenya for schools, colleges, churches, clinics and NGOs moving to a new campus or building. We plan around term dates and services, move desks, labs, libraries and records in order, and set classrooms up ready for the first day.
Moving a school is like moving a small town. There are dozens of rooms, hundreds of desks and chairs, a library, a kitchen, sports equipment, laboratory items and years of student records. Everything must arrive in the right room, and the new campus must be ready before pupils come back.
Churches, colleges, clinics and NGOs face similar challenges on a different scale. This page explains how we plan institution moves, what they cost and how to keep the work on schedule.
Coverage
Every institution is different, but most of our projects include the following:
How it works
Timing is the biggest factor for schools. Most moves happen in the April, August or December holidays, when classrooms are empty. However, those holidays are short, so planning must start early.
We usually begin six to ten weeks before the holiday. First, we survey both campuses and list every room. Next, we agree the move order with the head teacher and the bursar. After that, we book trucks and crews for the exact days, often including weekends. Finally, we leave a buffer of a few days before opening, so any small problems are fixed before pupils arrive.
You can check official term dates on the Ministry of Education website when you plan the move.
Meeting rooms
Health facilities
Our institution relocation services in Kenya also cover churches, clinics and non-profit organisations. Each has its own needs.
Institution moves are quoted after a survey. The main costs are the number of rooms, the distance between campuses, the amount of packing and the number of days.
Schools often need a quote in a specific format for the board or the parents' association. We can provide an itemised quotation with a scope, timeline and payment schedule to support that approval.
Student files, exam materials and financial records need special care. Therefore we pack them in sealed boxes, number each box and list the numbers on a sheet. A school representative signs the sheet when the boxes leave and again when they arrive. Records travel in a locked truck, and a crew member stays with them at all times.
If you need to hold some records for a few weeks while the new office is fitted out, our secure storage keeps them sealed until you are ready.
A move affects teachers, support staff and families. Clear communication prevents confusion. So we help you prepare a simple notice covering the new address, the move dates, what teachers should pack and when parents can visit the new campus.
We also suggest a short briefing for teachers before the holiday. It covers how to pack, how to label boxes and what not to pack, such as personal valuables or exam scripts. In our experience, a twenty-minute briefing saves many hours on moving day. It also means teachers find their materials quickly when the new term begins.
Some schools build a new campus over several years and move one section at a time. For example, the junior school moves first, then the senior classes follow a year later. Others move boarding facilities before classrooms, or the reverse.
Staged school relocation in Kenya needs a clear inventory, because furniture moves between campuses more than once. So we keep a running list of what sits where, with photos. That way, the bursar always knows how many desks, beds and lockers each campus holds, and nothing is bought twice by mistake.
Boarding schools add beds, mattresses, lockers and dining equipment to the move. Double-decker beds usually come apart for transport and go back together in the new dormitory. Mattresses travel in plastic covers to keep them clean and dry.
We also move kitchen equipment such as large cookers, boilers and cold rooms. However, gas lines, electrical connections and water heaters need a qualified technician at the new campus. We can coordinate with your contractor so the kitchen is working on the first day of term.
A move is a good time to clear out broken desks, old computers and unused equipment. Rather than paying to move them, we can remove them separately. Our junk removal team takes unwanted items away, and we separate items that can go to recycling or donation. Old computers and other electronic waste should go to a licensed e-waste handler, which we can help you arrange.
School grounds are often still busy during holidays, with staff, builders and sometimes boarding pupils on site. So our crew lead agrees a safe route for trucks and trolleys with the school. We mark loading areas, keep corridors clear and avoid moving heavy items near children.
In addition, we never stack desks or chairs higher than is safe, and we strap every load before the truck leaves. At the end of each day, the crew leaves both campuses tidy and locked, with keys returned to the person the school names.
Schools and churches choose our school relocation services in Kenya because we understand fixed deadlines. Pupils come back on a set date, and Sunday service starts at a set time. Our job is to make sure the new space is ready before then, with every room in order and every key returned.
For office-style moves without classrooms, see our office movers page. Otherwise, book a survey and our team will plan school relocation services in Kenya that fit your calendar.
Costs and pricing
A fair price for school relocation services in Kenya starts with an assessment, not a price list. First, we look at your items by video call, photos or a short visit. Next, we send a written quote listing the crew, the truck and any extras. Then we talk it through, and you can adjust the scope to suit your budget. Finally, we confirm the agreed price in writing, so everyone knows exactly what is included before the crew arrives.
Get started
Tell us what you are moving and where, and our move coordinator will call you back within one working day to plan it with you.
Prefer to talk? Call +254 184 379 590
The April, August and December holidays are best, because classrooms are empty. Start planning six to ten weeks before the holiday so trucks and crews are booked for the exact days.
Yes. We often pack after the last Sunday service and set up the new hall before the next one, including chairs, sound equipment and instruments.
No. Your lab technician should pack and move chemicals according to safety rules. We move benches, glassware in proper boxes, cabinets and equipment.
Yes. We provide an itemised quotation with scope, timeline and payment schedule, suitable for board or committee approval.
Yes. We place desks and chairs, rebuild cupboards and shelves, and put each labelled box in its room, so teachers can unpack quickly.
Tell us what you are moving and where. We will check the load in person or on a video call, give you a clear written quote and plan moving day with you.