CS Machogu Extends Closure for Flood-Affected Schools with Clear Reopening Directives
On Friday, the Ministry of Education directed that schools severely affected by flooding remain closed until the issue is resolved.
In a statement, Machogu stated that floods had severely damaged some schools, and that the current situation prevented some students from returning to class.
The ministry stated that the schools would stay closed until they established alternative learning infrastructure.
“In the meantime, the management of these schools should come up with strategies to recover lost time when learning resumes,” the ministry’s statement said.
All school heads and parents were also advised to guarantee the safety of their learners even after school resume.
The CS also urged those seeking refuge in schools to find alternative housing ahead of the planned reopening.
Field education officials operating in locations where schools are housing displaced individuals were instructed to promptly coordinate with local National Government Administration officials (NGAO) to locate alternative housing for those impacted.
The Ministry of Education reports that some individuals displaced by the rains have sought refuge in schools. The Ministry of Education mentioned that these schools might face difficulties in maintaining their usual academic operations.
Machogu also asked regional education officers to develop strategies to guarantee continuous learning.
The government advocated for a number of measures, including resource sharing among neighboring schools and the implementation of multi-grade and multi-shift educational models.
A warning was also given to the school administration against endangering students’ lives by housing them in dangerous facilities, and the government encouraged boards of management and teachers to ensure pupils are placed in safe school shelters.
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According to the ministry, County Education Boards (CEBs) must call urgent meetings to evaluate the situation and provide detailed reports to the Cabinet Secretary by May 10th, 2024.
In a similar vein, we asked heads of institutions to report the number of students who would not have been able to attend school due to transportation issues, as well as the number of students whose family members had undergone internal relocation.
CS Machogu Extends Closure for Flood-Affected Schools with Clear Reopening Directives
