- Mwende Macharia, host of Radio Maisha’s Afternoon show “Konnect,” criticized private schools for defying President Ruto’s order to remain closed
- Mwende expressed frustration at their behavior saying the country was facing a life-threatening disaster
- The government’s decision to suspend school reopening stems from ongoing flash floods caused by heavy downpours
Mwende Macharia, the host of Radio Maisha’s Afternoon show “Konnect,” has spoken out about certain private schools defying President Ruto’s order to remain closed.
Mwende expressed frustration at this behavior and wondered why they were doing so, especially when the government, through the President himself, clarified that schools shouldn’t reopen on May 6.
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The radio presenter observed that some schools were proceeding with their second term as usual, seemingly ignoring the existence of floods.
She pointed out that the government suspended the reopening of schools due to the ongoing danger of flash floods caused by heavy downpours that have persisted for weeks.
This follows President Ruto’s recent extension of the grace period before schools could reopen, which came a few days after the Education CS also postponed the opening dates to May 6.
Why are some private schools defying the presidents directive on school postponed? I have seen some schools continue with 2nd term operations as though we are not experiencing floods that are a national disaster. What’s not happening?
Mwende Macharia
President Ruto Suspends Reopening of Schools
During his national address on Friday, President William Ruto directed the Ministry of Education to delay the reopening of all schools across the country until further notice.
This directive came in response to alarming forecasts from the meteorological department indicating a heightened risk of severe flooding amidst the ongoing rains.
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The President’s directive effectively postponed the planned reopening of schools for the second term, which was initially slated for May 6.
This decision follows closely on the heels of a previous postponement by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, who cited safety concerns due to heavy rains and flooding.
Education CS Machogu, earlier in the week, had underscored the dangers posed by the adverse weather conditions, emphasizing that reopening schools prematurely would jeopardize the safety of both students and staff
