Government issues directive to school heads over students who already reported to school
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The government instructs schools to retain students who already reported to school within the institution's premises, preventing them from traveling back
The government instructs schools to retain students who already reported to school within the institution’s premises, preventing them from traveling back
In response to the ongoing heavy rains affecting various parts of the country, the Ministry of Education on Monday announced the postponement of the reopening of schools.
Originally scheduled for April 29, the reopening date was pushed back to May 6 to allow for necessary preparations and ensure the safety of students and school infrastructure.
However, due to the late announcement made on the eve of school reopening, some students were left stranded in schools and towns.
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu and PS Belio Kipsang held a virtual meeting with Regional Coordinators of Education, County Directors of Education, and Subcounty Directors of Education on February 13, 2023.
On Tuesday, Basic Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang emphasized the responsibility of schools in safeguarding the well-being of learners who had already reported to school before the change in term dates was announced.
In a directive issued to County Directors of Education (CDEs), Dr. Kipsang’ instructed schools to retain these learners within the school premises, preventing them from traveling back home under adverse weather conditions.
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Dr. Kipsang’ stated, “Such learners should be retained within the school premises and not exposed to the dangers of traveling back home under the current adverse weather conditions.”
The decision to postpone the reopening came after a thorough audit revealed the significant impact of the heavy rains on many schools, including damage to infrastructure and disruption of transportation systems.
Dr. Kipsang’ highlighted the necessity of the postponement, citing the safety concerns posed by the current weather conditions.
He stated, “The destructive consequences of these rains in some of the affected schools are of significant magnitude. Further, the transport systems have also been significantly affected and might not be safe for students to travel.”
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