This archive report was first published on 26 September 2019.
On September 26, 2019, Education CS George Magoha took drastic measures to ensure the safety of Nairobi's schoolchildren by revoking the licenses of two primary schools.
Magoha closed Precious Talents Top School in Dagoretti and Pama Academy in Kangemi, citing substandard structures as the reason for the closures.
The tragic incident that led to the closures occurred on Monday, when a one-storey classroom building at Precious Talents collapsed at dawn, claiming the lives of eight learners.
As a result of the closures, 790 pupils from Precious Talents will be distributed to Ngong Forest, Riruta Satellite, and Jamhuri primary schools, while 472 pupils from Pama Academy will be sent to New Kihumbuini and Kihumbuini primary schools.
Magoha also announced that the findings of a task force established to investigate the tragedy at Precious Talents will be handed over to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for further investigation and possible prosecution.
