schools reopening Stories

Book vendors in Eastleigh report booming business with reopening of schools
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 06, 2025

Parents voiced concerns over the rising prices of textbooks, with many accusing vendors of taking advantage of the high demand to increase prices.

Eastleigh matatus come to the rescue of stranded passengers travelling to Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.

NTSA sets tough requirements for vehicles transporting children returning to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NTSA urged parents and guardians to utilise its free mobile app to verify the essential details of public service vehicles, drivers, and conductors be...

Government announces key directives ahead of schools reopening for first term in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that the 348 boarding schools which were closed last year due to safety standards would reopen only after meeting the necessary safe...

Confusion reigns as Kwale schools struggle to reopen amid teachers' split over strike
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 26, 2024

In the absence of a clear resolution, local schools in Kwale County are grappling with empty classrooms and anxious parents.

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.

Five years after tragedy struck, Ruto commissions Ng’ando ward's first public school
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2024

"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...

OPINION: We should use our voices strongly to hold leaders accountable
Mohamed Ahmed  |  May 11, 2024

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 to...

Education ministry directs unconditional admission as schools reopen amidst flood disruptions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

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 s...

Kenya floods: Ruto says schools to reopen on Monday
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2024

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

Ruto postpones reopening of all schools indefinitely
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2024

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

Nearly 2,000 schools countrywide affected by ongoing floods
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 02, 2024

The situation has forced the Ministry of Education to grapple with significant challenges in ensuring continuity of learning for thousands of affected...

Kenya Railways, bus company adjust plans after school reopening date changed
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2024

Kenya Railways has offered to extend the validity of tickets, while the Modern Coast Express bus says journeys can be rescheduled.

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.

State postpones schools' reopening  to May 6 due to heavy rains
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 29, 2024

Regular updates will be provided to keep the public informed on the progress and readiness of schools for the new term.

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