Schools to be closed on 2nd August, orders Magoha

Education News1 Aug 2022, 13:51

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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.

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