Isiolo school set for reopening 5 years after closure over insecurity
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-14 22:36:53

Isiolo school set for reopening 5 years after closure over insecurity

Communal clashes saw parents withdraw their children from Bisanadi Primary School, and teachers chased away, denying hundreds the right to education.

Pupils in schools affected by floods moved to neighbouring institutions
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-14 15:07:14

Pupils in schools affected by floods moved to neighbouring institutions

Some schools resumed operations on Monday, May 13, with learners allowed to return to classes.

Low turnout in Garissa schools with some IDPs yet to leave camps
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-13 19:18:37

Low turnout in Garissa schools with some IDPs yet to leave camps

A spot check found some schools still flooded and some displaced persons yet to move out of their temporary shelters.

New Eastleigh Primary School undergoes massive transformation as students resume studies
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-05-13 17:44:51

New Eastleigh Primary School undergoes massive transformation as students resume studies

The administration refurbished washrooms that had been in deplorable condition, posing health hazards to students.

Kenya Railways explains why students sat on the floor in train
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-13 14:40:30

Kenya Railways explains why students sat on the floor in train

The government postponed the opening date to May 13, prompting an abrupt surge in demand for transport.

2,000 schools to remain closed due to floodings
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-13 14:24:12

2,000 schools to remain closed due to floodings

According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, some schools were particularly hard-hit by the torrential rains and floods. 

Five years after tragedy struck, Ruto commissions Ng’ando ward's first public school
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-13 12:52:52

Five years after tragedy struck, Ruto commissions Ng’ando ward's first public school

"I was here five years ago when tragedy struck after the building collapsed and killed students. I was able to mediate and we got a piece of land from Lenana school where we were able to get land," Ruto said.

Learners report back to school across the country after floods delay
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Team
  • Date: 2024-05-13 09:20:43
School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-12 18:54:14

School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads

Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadworthy vehicles.

NTSA ramps up road safety measures ahead of school reopening
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-12 15:24:21

NTSA ramps up road safety measures ahead of school reopening

NTSA Road Safety Manager Samuel Musumba said they were collaborating with traffic police nationwide to keep students safe on their journeys back to school.

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable
  • Author: Mohamed Ahmed
  • Date: 2024-05-11 11:32:05

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable

We have been overly reliant on opposition leader Raila Odinga for far too long. We must fix ourselves, beginning with electing leaders who will not torture us or neglect their responsibilities.

Government to relocate flood victims from schools ahead of reopening
  • Author: Abdimalik Hajir
  • Date: 2024-05-10 16:07:37

Government to relocate flood victims from schools ahead of reopening

Abdikadir was wary about the psychological preparedness of the victims to be relocated to different camps, which may affect them, especially children.

Education ministry directs unconditional admission as schools reopen amidst flood disruptions
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-10 08:51:31

Education ministry directs unconditional admission as schools reopen amidst flood disruptions

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.

Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-09 16:00:36

Weatherman predicts cloudy skies, sunny intervals for Nairobi residents

Several regions in Kenya will continue bracing for more rain.

Govt to extend term two calendar to recover lost time - CS Machogu
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-09 13:05:49

Govt to extend term two calendar to recover lost time - CS Machogu

Machogu assured parents that transportation routes to schools are secure and learning materials lost to floods will be replaced.

Dilemma for flood victims sheltered in schools as students eye resumption
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-09 11:54:51

Dilemma for flood victims sheltered in schools as students eye resumption

President William Ruto pledged to provide Sh10,000 to each of the 40,000 families affected by floods. 

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-08 11:43:03

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday

Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.

President Ruto earmarks Sh1 billion for reconstruction of flood-damaged schools
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-06 18:23:47

President Ruto earmarks Sh1 billion for reconstruction of flood-damaged schools

President William Ruto assured that his government will renovate all damaged schools to facilitate the smooth resumption of studies.

Ruto postpones reopening of all schools indefinitely
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-03 14:38:04

Ruto postpones reopening of all schools indefinitely

The initial school reopening date had been pushed from Monday, April 29 to Monday, May 6 this year. 

CS Machogu issues new directives to guide reopening of schools next week
  • Author: Amina Bonaya
  • Date: 2024-05-03 12:58:21

CS Machogu issues new directives to guide reopening of schools next week

CS Ezekiel Machogu directed parents to ensure that their children safely report to school on time.