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[PHOTOS] Learners head back to school after delay in reopening

At least 2,155 schools may however not reopen due to damage by floods.

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by SHARON MWENDE

In-pictures13 May 2024 - 12:04
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  • On Monday, the Nairobi bus terminus was packed with students as most of them, accompanied by their parents and guardians, were seen waiting for their rides.
  • Schools were previously scheduled to open on April 29, but the Ministry of Education postponed the same due to floods.
Learners and parents at the Nairobi bus terminus during opening of schools for second term on May 13, 2024.

Learners are finally going back to school for the second term after delays due to heavy rains and consequent flooding.

On Monday, the Nairobi bus terminus was packed with students as most of them, accompanied by their parents and guardians, were seen waiting for their rides.

Schools were previously scheduled to open on April 29, but the Ministry of Education postponed the same due to floods.

The dates were set for May 6, which was also postponed by President William  Ruto, waiting forecast for favourable weather.

Learners at the Nairobi bus terminal in their way back to school for second term on May 13,2024.

Last week, Ruto gave the directive to have learners reopen schools and resume with their term two curriculum.

"All parents are advised, on the assessment of weathermen and the Government of Kenya, it will now be safe. We have made adequate arrangements, we have asked Members of Parliament and we have provided resources through NG-CDF for the repair of classrooms and other learning facilities across Kenya therefore, all schools will be opened on Monday next week and therefore parents must prepare their children to go to school," he said.

At least 2,155 schools may however not reopen because the infrastructure has been badly damaged by floods.

A school bus picking learners at the Nairobi bus terminal for opening of the second term on May 13,2024
Learners and parents at the Nairobi bus terminus during opening of schools for second term on May 13, 2024.
Learners and parents at the Nairobi bus terminus during opening of schools for second term on May 13, 2024.
Learners and parents at the Nairobi bus terminus during opening of schools for second term on May 13, 2024.
Learners at the Nairobi bus terminal in their way back to school for second term on May 13,2024.
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