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Education CS Julius Ogamba has directed schools affected by recent student unrest to introduce extra lessons in a bid to recover lost learning time as the second term nears its end.
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According to MoE, schools that experienced strikes, disruptions or temporary closures are expected to intensify teaching through remedial and catch-up programmes within the remaining weeks of the term.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has directed schools affected by recent student unrest to introduce extra lessons in a bid to recover lost learning time as the second term nears its end.
Speaking on the matter, Ogamba emphasized that teachers must take urgent measures to ensure syllabi coverage is completed despite disruptions experienced in some institutions.
According to the Ministry of Education (MoE), schools that experienced strikes, disruptions or temporary closures are expected to intensify teaching through remedial and catch-up programmes within the remaining weeks of the term.
A senior official from the ministry who sort anonymity noted that the lost time is manageable but requires commitment from teachers and school administrators.
“The time lost is not too much, teachers must sacrifice to cover the topics they missed,” the official stated.
With schools set to resume learning after the mid-term break on Monday, June 29, teachers will have approximately four weeks to reorganize lesson plans, intensify instruction and ensure learners are adequately prepared for end-of-term assessments.
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The ministry has also urged school heads to develop structured recovery plans that include evening classes, weekend sessions where necessary and targeted revision for examination classes.
Ogamba has previously linked the recent unrest in some schools to disruptions in learning, noting that while the majority of institutions remain stable, affected schools must prioritize academic recovery alongside disciplinary interventions.
Education pundits have expressed concern that repeated disruptions could widen learning gaps, particularly in boarding schools that have experienced strikes and closures in recent weeks.
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The ministry maintains that while disciplinary measures will continue, the immediate focus remains on restoring learning continuity and ensuring learners do not suffer long-term academic setbacks.
As schools prepare for the final stretch of term two, attention is now shifting to how effectively institutions will implement catch-up programmes without overburdening teachers and students.
The government says it will continue monitoring affected schools as part of broader efforts to stabilize the education calendar and prevent further disruption.
By Kithinji Njeru
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