President Ruto Announces New Re- Opening Date for Schools
President Ruto Announces New Re- Opening Date for Schools: According to State House officials, schools will reopen officially on Monday, May 13, 2024.
The comes after a closed-door meeting where President William Ruto was meeting with leaders from Laikipia and Kajiado
“Schools to re-open on Monday 13th May 2024,” Secretary of State Functions, Mike Gitonga quoted President William Ruto
They further cited that the directive to reopen schools on Monday was informed by advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department.
According to Kenya Met, the rains are projected to reduce in intensity from this week.
The reopening of schools had initially been scheduled for Monday, April 29 before Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu postponed the dates owing to the Heavy Rains that have caused floods.
Machogu directed that the reopening of schools would be extended by one week owing to the security concerns that were posed by the heavy rains.
However, President William Ruto postponed the reopening of school further given that the rains had intensified.
“The Ministry of Education is directed to postpone the dates of reopening of all schools in the country for the second term until further notice,” Ruto announced during his national address on Friday, May 3.
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