- Days after postponing the reopening dates, President Ruto has announced schools will officially reopen on Monday May 13
- The decision was unveiled during a gathering at State House, Nairobi, where President Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Laikipia North and Kajiado Central
- Earlier postponements had been influenced by meteorological department warnings of worsening flooding
President William Ruto has made a significant announcement regarding the reopening of schools in Kenya.
Just a week after suspending plans for reopening indefinitely, President Ruto declared that all schools would resume classes on Monday, May 13.
The decision was unveiled during a gathering at State House, Nairobi, where President Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Laikipia North and Kajiado Central.
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Among those present were Members of Parliament Sarah Lekorere and Elijah Memusi, representing their respective constituencies.
This turnaround follows President Ruto’s earlier directive to postpone the reopening of schools, citing concerns raised by the meteorological department about worsening flooding due to ongoing heavy rains.
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Expressing grave concern over the potential risks posed by the weather conditions, Ruto emphasized the need for caution in light of the forecasted cyclone.
The cyclone named Hidaya was predicted to bring torrential rain, strong winds, and dangerous waves, particularly affecting settlements along the Kenyan coast.
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Originally scheduled to reopen on April 29, schools were delayed indefinitely by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, who highlighted the adverse impact of flooding on some school facilities.
Machogu underscored the potential danger to students and staff if schools were to resume classes amidst the ongoing natural disasters.
