School Reopening Maybe Postponed: The Ministry of Education, under the leadership of Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, has issued a directive urging regional education heads. He has instructed them to conduct an assessment of the ongoing flooding situation.
Addressed to the regional directors of education, the memo emphasized that the outcomes of these assessments would heavily influence the Ministry’s decision regarding the resumption of school activities on Monday, April 29.
Factors that the Ministry of Education will consider
The severe rains that recently hit the country’s schools and caused extensive damage is one of the factors taken into account. The memo underscored the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to gather data and information to evaluate the preparedness of all Basic Education Institutions for the upcoming second term of 2024.
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It emphasized the significance of data regarding the impacts of rain and flooding for effective planning. The memo also highlighted the need to share this information with the Education in Emergencies cluster working group.
The Ministry may delay opening of schools
Reports suggest that, based on the assessment’s conclusions, the Ministry may opt to delay the reopening date. This is to allow for necessary repairs and preparations.
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Machogu instructed regional directors to oversee the data collection process diligently and submit their findings no later than Friday, April 26.
Kenya Meteorological Department report
According to the most recent weather forecast from the Kenya Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is expected in various regions until April 29. Monday, April 29, is the day that schools are set to resume for Term Two 2024.
The forecast warned of heavy rainfall in specific areas. This includes parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley. Also affected are Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands, the Coast, North-western, and North-eastern Kenya.
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The weatherman has predicted potential flooding in low-lying areas, floodplains, and urban areas with inadequate drainage systems. There is also the risk of landslides on saturated, steep slopes.
Different areas that should exercise maximum caution
Notable locations highlighted as particularly susceptible to these weather conditions include the Highlands West of the Rift Valley. Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, northwestern Kenya, and the Highlands East of the Rift Valley must also take care. Nairobi County has experienced the worst flood disaster in history.
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The current severe rainfall has resulted in floods affecting over 40,000 individuals. 32 Kenyans have lost their lives so far.
Additionally, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) confirmed the partial closure of several routes on Wednesday, April 24. Among the affected roads are major thoroughfares such as Mombasa Road and Thika Road. Depending on the findings of the regional directors, school reopening maybe postponed.
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