•This comes after the government issued an immediate closure of schools, effected on Tuesday.
•Parents have felt the burden since they have to dig deeper in their pockets as they proceed to pick up their children from various institutions.
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Parents, teachers outcry as Education CS Magoha announces closure of schools starting this Tuesday to pave way for upcoming Elections.
This comes after the government issued an immediate closure of schools, effected on Tuesday.
In a statement, Education CS George Magoha said the schools will remain closed until August 11 as a result of the August 9 general elections.
"Schools and parents are advised to ensure that learners from all basic education institutions proceed on their final half term effective Tuesday, August 2, and resume Thursday, August 11 2022," Magoha said.
Parents have felt the burden since they have to dig deeper in their pockets in order to pick up their children from the various institutions .
It has also placed a strain on students in boarding schools since parents have to avail themselves to pick them up, something they had not planned for.
The ongoing examinations were halted as the result of the immediate closure, causing unrest in students and disruptions as school resources will now be wasted.
The constant breaks will interfere with the school calendar since the students are left behind in the syllabus.
"The school principals on the other hand will demand school fees once the students comes back from the break," noted an agitated parent.
In the event that there is a repeat Election, the students will be forced to stay home longer thus interfering with the syllabus.
Further some parents expressed fear over the safety of their children as they travel back home from schools during these heated political times.
The school heads are also worried that the quality of education may be affected as a result of the constant breaks thus rushing the syllabus to make up for missed time.
This year alone will see the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education [KCPE], Kenya Secondary Education [KCSE], Grade three Examinations and Grade six examinations conducted by KNEC, all of which could now be under threat.