Schools most affected by flooding will reopen later

Schools most affected by flooding will reopen later

Schools most affected by flooding will reopen later

Prior to the reopening of schools on Monday, which had been postponed for two weeks due to flooding in several parts of Kenya, the government has released a number of safety guidelines.

The Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that the government will not allow the reopening of numerous schools that were severely damaged by the flooding and strong rains until they are completely restored and safe to occupy.

“As the national and county multi-agency teams ensure that repairs are done to create a safe environment for students to resume learning, some of the schools that have been adversely affected by the heavy rains and flooding that displaced thousands across various parts of the country will have their opening delayed,” the ministry stated in a statement.

It did not indicate when the schools are anticipated to reopen or the precise locations of those that remain unsafe for students to return to.
The ministry announced that police will be stationed at all bus terminals and other key areas starting on Monday to regulate traffic as students return for the second semester of the year.

It further stated that traffic police personnel would be stationed beside highways to keep an eye out for infractions like speeding, overloading, and the usage of non-roadworthy cars.

“No cars shall be permitted on bridges deemed unfit for operation or on routes designated as hazardous… In close cooperation with the multi-agency teams and the school administration, parents are urged by the Ministry to make sure their children are secure when traveling to and from school between the hours of six in the morning and six in the evening; this was stated in the statement.

Chiefs and assistant chiefs have also been instructed to monitor river and bridge crossings in order to stop kids from swimming in flooded areas, among other things.

Schools were to reopen for the second term on April 29 but the government put it off in the wake of heavy rainfall and devastating floods that killed over 257 people.

President William Ruto declared last week that students will resume classes on Monday, May 13, in light of the weather forecasts showing less rain this weekend.

Following the floods, the Ministry of Education has announced that it will extend the second term to make up for lost time.

The second term will be prolonged by an unspecified amount, according to Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, on Thursday. This would allow schools to finish the curriculum in advance of November’s national tests this year.