The lawmakers have urged the county chiefs to implement the tutor's scheme of service and provide additional budgets in what could be a windfall for the teachers.
According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, some schools were particularly hard-hit by the torrential rains and floods.
Schools were to reopen for the second term on April 29 but the government put it off in the wake of heavy rainfall and devastating floods which have so far killed over 257 people.
For instance, Why Not Primary School in Mathare has reported that their toilets are submerged.
Machogu assured parents that transportation routes to schools are secure and learning materials lost to floods will be replaced.
President William Ruto assured that his government will renovate all damaged schools to facilitate the smooth resumption of studies.
The initial school reopening date had been pushed from Monday, April 29 to Monday, May 6 this year.
CS Ezekiel Machogu directed parents to ensure that their children safely report to school on time.
At least 1,967 schools are reported to have been affected by the floods as reported by the Ministry of Interior on May 2, 2024.
Parents wondered why the communication was issued hours before students began travelling, causing panic and confusion countrywide.
Regular updates will be provided to keep the public informed on the progress and readiness of schools for the new term.
KPSA chairman Charles Ochome said the association is ready to work with the state to enhance educational opportunities.
The call came after an operation saw 21 pharmacies shut down in Mombasa last week for illegally selling Rohypnol.
With over 500 attendees expected, the event seeks to be a pivotal event in shaping the educational policies and initiatives.
The Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme, which had been operational since 2018, ceased in December 2023, leaving students without coverage.
CS Machogu emphasised that many cases go unreported as affected candidates attempt to resolve the matter directly with their schools.
Kenya needs a robust healthcare system with a well-supported and empowered medical workforce, PSK notes, in its demands for quick action.
The situation threatens Kenya's achievement of middle-income and industrialised nation status by 2030, says CS Ezekiel Machogu.
According to Machogu, public schools constitute only 31 per cent of the schools in Nairobi, with the other 69 per cent being private institutions.
