This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, the education sector in Kenya is facing unprecedented challenges. Schools have been closed since March, and there is no clear reopening date in sight.
According to a report by a special task force, the reopening of schools is expected to be delayed until January 2021. However, this has left many students and teachers in limbo, with some schools considering reopening in September.
Prof. George Magoha, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, has stated that schools will reopen when it is safe to do so. However, this has left many wondering what this means for the upcoming KCPE and KCSE exams.
Some private schools have announced that they will not reopen, while others are considering reopening in September. This has left many students and teachers in a difficult situation, with some even considering taking loans to make ends meet.
As the pandemic continues to spread, the education sector in Kenya is facing a crisis. With no clear reopening date in sight, many students and teachers are left wondering what the future holds.
On July 15, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a global health crisis by the World Health Organization. Since then, the pandemic has spread rapidly across the world, infecting millions of people and causing widespread disruption to economies and societies.
As the pandemic continues to spread, it is clear that the education sector in Kenya is facing a major challenge. With no clear reopening date in sight, many students and teachers are left wondering what the future holds.
