Education PS issues directive on students who already reported to school amid floods.
The countrywide severe rains that are still occurring have prompted the Ministry of Education to announce on Monday that the reopening of schools will be delayed.
The reopening date was moved back from April 29 to May 6 in order to make the required preparations and guarantee the security of the school’s facilities and pupils.
But other students were left stuck in towns and schools because of the tardy announcement on the eve of the start of classes again.
Dr. Belio Kipsang, the principal secretary for basic education, emphasized on Tuesday how important it is for schools to protect students’ health who have already reported for class before the announcement of the term date change.
Dr. Kipsang’s directive to County Directors of Education (CDEs) directed schools to keep these students on school property, keeping them from leaving in inclement weather and returning home.
The doctor said, “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.”
After a thorough assessment, it was determined that the severe rains had a substantial negative impact on numerous schools, including transportation system disruptions and structural damage. As a result, the decision was made to delay the reopening.
Dr. Kipsang emphasized the need for the postponement, pointing out that the current weather poses a safety risk.
“In some of the affected schools, the destructive consequences of these rains are of significant magnitude,” he said. Additionally, there may not be a safe way for pupils to travel due to the major disruptions to the transportation networks.”
The Ministry of Education has promised to work with pertinent organizations and interested parties to put policies in place that would lessen the negative impacts of the rains in the meantime.
To maintain openness and efficient communication, there will be regular updates on events related to the education sector.
During the deferral time, schools are expected to take preventative steps, such as obtaining food supplies, making sure they are stored properly, and putting in place enough security measures to safeguard school property.
Parents and guardians are expected to get updates from county directors of education, and schools must report on a daily basis on their readiness for reopening and the steps they have taken to reduce flooding.
Education Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced the postponing of the school reopening after the administration received information about the condition of schools around the country in the midst of severe rain and flooding.
Education PS issues directive on students who already reported to school amid floods.
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