By Obegi Malack
Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha has instructed basic education institutions to be closed from Tuesday August 2nd to pave way for the upcoming General Elections.
“Following consultation, I hereby convey the Government’s decision on the immediate closure of all basic education institutions from Tuesday 2 until Wednesday 10 August to ensure that preparations and conduct of upcoming elections is carried out seamlessly,” Prof Magoha said in a statement.
In an earlier statement schools were supposed to be closed from Friday August 6th this week for a one-week half term.
The dates are tentative and are subject to change in the event of a repeat of presidential elections which may also affect the National Examinations scheduled for end of this year.
