Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.
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.
The situation has forced the Ministry of Education to grapple with significant challenges in ensuring continuity of learning for thousands of affected students.
Kenya Railways has offered to extend the validity of tickets, while the Modern Coast Express bus says journeys can be rescheduled.
The police, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Kenya Red Cross are also conducting search and rescue operations.
Those affected will be allowed to reschedule their travel plans by opening their tickets three hours prior to the departure time at no costs.
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.
Schools unaffected by the rain will return to school on Monday, April 29, 2024.
PS Kipsang detailed that the Ministry of Education is actively preparing for the reopening.
