Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced on Thursday that schools may not reopen in several parts of the country due to heavy rains. Tana River, Homa Bay, and Kisumu counties are among the affected areas.
Machogu confirmed that affected schools will remain closed, and alternative learning methods will be considered for learners in those regions. While assessing Karen C Secondary School’s readiness to reopen in Nairobi, Machogu stated that 95% of schools in the country are prepared for students to resume learning for the second term. Additionally, the ministry plans to shorten the August holiday to ensure the completion of the syllabus.
The postponement of school opening dates from May 6 to May 13 was prompted by heavy rains. The Ministry of Education will issue directives on specific schools and areas affected by the latest directive. More than 1,900 schools have been affected by flooding, with some submerged. To rehabilitate schools and prepare for reopening, Ndindi Nyoro, Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, assured that Parliament would not cap spending on flood mitigation measures.
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