CS Machogu Orders Flood-Hit Schools to Stay Closed
The Ministry of Education instructed schools severely impacted by floods to stay closed until the situation stabilizes.
Machogu’s statement mentioned that several schools were significantly affected, causing some students to be unable to return.
The ministry added that the affected schools would stay closed until alternate learning infrastructure is established. “Meanwhile, school management should devise plans to make up for lost time when classes resume,” the ministry stated.
School principals and parents were also advised to prioritize student safety when schools reopen. The government asked those using schools as shelters to find other accommodations before a gradual reopening.
Field education officers in areas with schools hosting displaced people were told to work with local government officials to quickly secure alternative shelters for the affected.
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The Ministry of Education stated that some schools hosting displaced individuals due to heavy rains may not be able to proceed with regular classes.
Regional education officers were tasked with developing strategies to maintain learning without interruptions, including sharing resources among nearby schools and using multi-grade and multi-shift teaching models.
A warning was issued to school administrators against placing students in unsafe buildings, urging them to ensure learners are housed in safe school facilities.
“County Education Boards (CEBs) must hold emergency meetings to evaluate the situation and provide detailed reports to the Cabinet Secretary by May 10th, 2024,” the ministry announced.
School leaders were also instructed to report the number of students unable to attend due to transportation issues and the number of students whose families have been displaced.
CS Machogu Orders Flood-Hit Schools to Stay Closed
