Education Ministry Pledges Full Syllabus Coverage Without Calendar Extension
The Ministry of Education has stated that it has taken steps to ensure that the teaching calendar covers the syllabus for the second term.
Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary of Basic Education, confirmed that teachers will be able to satisfactorily cover the syllabus without having to prolong the second term.
According to Kipsang, the Ministry has created sufficient plans to make up for the lost time, even though the country’s heavy rains have delayed the opening of schools by at least two weeks.
“By the time our children sit for assessments and examinations at the end of the year, we will have ensured that we have covered the necessary syllabus and content expected of teachers,” stated Dr. Kipsang.
Speaking at Lari in Kiambu, where he conducted a tree planting activity, Dr. Kipsang stated that the Ministry, in partnership with other government agencies, is repairing damaged school facilities in preparation for their reopening on Monday.
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Dr. Kipsang reiterated that as they open schools on Monday, they acknowledge there are still challenges in a few schools due to possible damage. He stated they are collaborating with MPs through CDF to swiftly address these issues and ensure all facilities are conducive to learning.
The Principal Secretary has also advised school heads to reduce demands as they welcome students back to school and to consider accommodating students with fee balances.
He expressed his desire for teachers not to impose any conditions on the children as they return to school. He noted that many of the children might have lost their uniforms due to the challenges they faced, urging for compassion in welcoming them back to school.
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Three days earlier, President William Ruto said that all schools would reopen on Monday, the 13th, citing consultations with the Meteorological Department, which affirmed that the rains would lessen in the following days.
Due to widespread flooding across the nation, the Ministry of Education postponed the start date of schools, originally scheduled for April 29, 2024.
During the tree planting operation, Kiambu villagers planted nearly 17,000 trees at the Kinale Forest in Lari Sub County, Kiambu, exceeding the target of 6,000.
Education Ministry Pledges Full Syllabus Coverage Without Calendar Extension
