The Ministry of Education has pushed the nationwide school re-opening dates from Thursday, 11th August to Monday, 15th August 2022.
In a press statement on Wednesday, Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha said that the changes have been brought by the delay in the vote tallying process.
“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,” Magoha’s statement read in part.
“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,” it further read.
Magoha said that the latest communication supersedes any earlier communication that the ministry had made on the re-opening of basic education institutions.
“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,” he added.
On 31st July, Magoha had directed schools to open on 15th August but later changed the date to 11th August after ordering an immediate closure of schools in a statement on 1st August.
