- Professor George Magoha announces a new date for the reopening of schools.
- The CS announced that the changes resulted from the delayed voter tallying process that has been witnessed.
- Magoha had previously announced that schools shall reopen on August 11.
The ministry of Education led by CS George Magoha has announced that schools shall reopen on Monday, August 15. Earlier, the Cabinet Secretary had announced that all children shall report to their respective schools on August 11, a move that the ministry saw impossible.
Speaking to the Members of press on Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha stated that the changes had been made due to the delay of the vote tallying process.
He stated, “On 1st August 2022, I ordered the early closure of all Basic Education Institutions to allow for adequate preparation and conduct of the General Elections. We indicated that reopening would be on the 11th of August 2022. We have however been informed that the process of tallying of ballots may still be ongoing on the aforementioned date.”
“Therefore, following further consultations, I hereby convey the Government’s decision that Basic Education Institutions will re-open from Monday, 15th August, 2022.”
The Cabinet Secretary also announced that the new declaration will counter any earlier communication that had been issued by the ministry concerning the reopening of schools.
He stated, “We apologize for any inconvenience occasioned by these changes and ask for your indulgence, as we work through ensuring the safety and comfort of learners through this period.” The recent date changes by the ministry have seen parents disappointed.
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