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- Kenya’s Ministry of Education has postponed the start of the school term from April 29 to May 6, 2024, due to heavy rains causing floods and disruption on major roads.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu cited safety concerns for students and staff, as many schools across different regions have been adversely affected by the rains, with displaced families seeking shelter in schools and other public institutions.
The Ministry of Education in Kenya has announced changes to the school opening dates due to the heavy rains affecting the country.
Originally, students were scheduled to return to school on Monday, April 29, but the new start date is now set for May 6, 2024.
This one-week extension of the school holidays is necessary because of the floods that have caused significant disruptions on major roads.
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Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu made the announcement and revealed that the ministry has instructed field officers to collect data from all Basic Education Learning Institutions across the country, especially in areas affected by the heavy rains.
According to Machogu, reports and data from various government agencies indicate that many schools across different regions have experienced significant damage from the rains.
Machogu emphasized that the severe impact of the rains on some schools necessitates caution to avoid putting the lives of students and staff at risk. Adequate safety measures need to be established before reopening the affected schools.
The heavy rains have not only disrupted transportation in various regions but have also resulted in the loss of over 70 lives.
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Many homes have been submerged in water, leading to displaced families seeking refuge in schools and other public facilities.