Tag Archives: School reopening

Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil welcomed Grade 10 learners back to school on Monday as it continued its phased reopening following the tragic dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students on May 28. The reopening began with Form Four students returning on Thursday, July 2, under tight security …

The phased reopening of Utumishi Girls Academy is set to start on Thursday after an eight-hour meeting involving parents, school administrators, and education officials to address safety concerns following a fatal dormitory fire that killed 16 students. The meeting, held at the school in Nakuru County, focused on both immediate …

Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has appealed to motorists, parents, and guardians to remain vigilant and prioritise the safety of school-going children as learning institutions reopen for the first term. Chirchir warned that the resumption of schools is expected to lead to a sharp increase in traffic on roads nationwide, …

The Ministry of Education has published the official academic calendar and school reopening dates for the 2026 academic year. The detailed timetable outlines term schedules for Basic Education Institutions as well as Diploma Teachers Training Colleges (DTTCs). The circular was signed by Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok and copied …

As schools prepare to reopen in less than a week, uncertainty has emerged over the fees payable by day secondary school students, following mixed messages from the Ministry of Education and a senior lawmaker. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has pointed to government guidelines on the implementation of senior school education …

Ahead of the scheduled school reopening on Monday, the government has introduced a set of safety measures following a two-week delay caused by flooding in various regions of Kenya. The Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that certain schools severely affected by heavy rains and floods will not resume classes until …

Education Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has revealed that the government intends to prolong the second term to compensate for the delay in reopening caused by flooding. Originally scheduled to commence on April 29, the reopening was postponed due to severe rainfall and ensuing floods, which have claimed the lives of more …

President William Ruto has announced that all schools will reopen on Monday, May 13. The reopening comes barely a week after he announced the suspension of school reopening until further notice.   More information to follow..