Govt Deploys Police on Highways as Schools Reopen

Govt Deploys Police on Highways as Schools Reopen

Police have been stationed at bus terminals and other key points to manage traffic as students return for the second term of the year.

Traffic officers will also patrol highways to enforce regulations against speeding, overloading, and the use of unsafe vehicles.

The ministry has emphasized the prohibition of vehicles on unsafe bridges and roads, urging parents to ensure their children’s safety during their commute to and from school.

“No vehicles will be allowed on bridges that have been considered unsafe for use and on roads that have been marked as risky.”

Chiefs and assistant chiefs have been instructed to monitor river and bridge crossings to prevent risky activities like children swimming in flooded areas.

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Originally scheduled for April 29, the reopening of schools was postponed due to heavy rainfall and floods that caused significant loss of life.

“The Ministry calls on parents to ensure the safety of the children to and from school between 6 am and 6 pm, which should be done in close collaboration with the multi-agency teams and the leadership of the schools,” reads the statement.

President William Ruto recently announced the resumption of classes on Monday, May 13, based on forecasts of reduced rainfall.

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The Education Ministry plans to extend the second term to compensate for lost time.

Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu confirmed that the duration of the second term will be prolonged to allow schools to cover the syllabus adequately before the national examinations scheduled for November.

Govt Deploys Police on Highways as Schools Reopen

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