The Onguru Report

In a (very!) late night communication , the Government of Kenya has announced the postponement of the reopening of primary and secondary schools across the country by one week, citing the ongoing devastating floods. The decision comes amidst reports of over 70 fatalities and more than 130,000 individuals displaced since mid-March due to the relentless flooding. Giving a public notice at 1:30 am..this is meant for wachawi not parents. Parents slept at 7 pm. — Felix Makinda (@felix_makinda) April 28, 2024 In a statement issued to news outlets at 1.20 am on the material day, Monday 29 April, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu explained that the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with other relevant government agencies, assessed the readiness of schools for the commencement of the second term on April 29, 2024. The assessment revealed that numerous schools in various regions have been severely impacted by the heavy rains, posing significant risks to the safety of students an