school reopening Stories

Education PS orders schools to halt all non-academic activities, visits in third term
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2024

The measures, which have been effective since 2021, are intended to curb malpractices ahead of national examinations.

Back-to-school rush as schools reopen amid divided unions' stance on teachers' strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2024

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has maintained that the planned teachers' strike will proceed as scheduled, beginning on M...

Schools break for mid-term ahead of fresh round of anti-Finance Bill protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2024

The adjustment has now coincided with planned week-long protests against the Finance Bill, raising fears that students may be caught in the unrest or...

State announces new half-term dates for schools countrywide
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2024

Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said the adjustments were due to the disruptions in the reopening dates for Term Two.

Isiolo school set for reopening 5 years after closure over insecurity
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 14, 2024

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

Low turnout in Garissa schools with some IDPs yet to leave camps
Issa Hussein  |  May 13, 2024

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

School reopening: Ministry blocks access to unsafe bridges, roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2024

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

NTSA ramps up road safety measures ahead of school reopening
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2024

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

Government to relocate flood victims from schools ahead of reopening
Abdimalik Hajir  |  May 10, 2024

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

Dilemma for flood victims sheltered in schools as students eye resumption
Charity Kilei  |  May 09, 2024

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

CS Machogu issues new directives to guide reopening of schools next week
Amina Bonaya  |  May 03, 2024

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

Modern Coast allows parents, students to reschedule their travel plans for free
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2024

Those affected will be allowed to reschedule their travel plans by opening their tickets three hours prior to the departure time at no costs.

Photos: Learners left stranded after CS Machogu postpones schools' reopening
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 29, 2024

Parents wondered why the communication was issued hours before students began travelling, causing panic and confusion countrywide.

Govt to extend school opening dates on a case-by-case basis
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 26, 2024

Schools unaffected by the rain will return to school on Monday, April 29, 2024.

PS Kipsang says schools will open next week despite heavy rains
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 26, 2024

PS Kipsang detailed that the Ministry of Education is actively preparing for the reopening. 

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