Government postpones opening of schools to May 6

The planned reopening of the schools has been delayed by the administration to Monday, May 6, 2024.

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said in a statement that they have information indicating the ongoing floods have had a negative impact on certain institutions.

He explained that the decision to delay the reopening was made because bringing staff and kids to the impacted institutions would endanger their lives. 

"It would be foolish to risk the lives of students and staff before watertight measures are put in place to ensure adequate safety of all affected school communities, as the devastating effects of the rains in some of the schools are so severe."

"Based on this assessment, the Ministry of Education has resolved to postpone the reopening of all primary and secondary schools by one week, to Monday, May 6, 2024," Machogu stated.

Reopening of the schools was set for April 29 (today).

The CS stated that his Ministry will collaborate with pertinent organizations and interested parties to implement strategies to lessen the negative impacts of the rains.

He continued by saying that they would also offer frequent updates on all advancements in the field of education.

The National Parents Association suggested on Sunday that the opening dates of the schools in the impacted areas be changed.

This occurred when the meteorological agency issued a warning about more intense rain in the upcoming days, with over 90 deaths documented to date and several injuries and missing persons.

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