Students Affected For Failling to Meet Safety Guidelines During School Opening
As schools reopened for the first term, hundreds of learners were left stranded after their institutions were blacklisted for failing to meet the Ministry of Education’s safety requirements. The abrupt closure of 348 boarding schools in December has plunged parents and students into uncertainty, disrupting education plans.
In Ruora Village, Kisii County, 14-year-old Oscar Omari, a Grade 9 student, remained home on the opening day while his peers returned to class.
“We have been very anxious. Others have gone back to school, but my child is still at home,” lamented his mother, Gladys Kemunto, one of many parents grappling with the crisis.
Oscar expressed his frustration:
“We were told schools would reopen on the 8th, but now I’m stuck at home. We are confused; the government should help us get back to school.”
The family remains uncertain whether Oscar’s school will meet the safety guidelines in time or if they will have to seek alternatives.
Kiaboera Primary School in South Mugirango Constituency, Kisii County, is among the affected institutions. The school is racing to meet the safety standards before an inspection scheduled for Wednesday.
“They didn’t even inspect the school—they just dropped a letter. But we’re working hard, and everything will be ready soon,” said Joseph Magara, the school’s director.
Shem Omweri, a teacher at the school, emphasized their dedication to compliance.
“This school performs well. Within two hours, everything will be in order,” he stated as construction teams worked on-site.
The Ministry of Education, however, remains steadfast, prioritizing learners’ safety over reopening timelines.
“Safety measures for boarding schools must be adhered to without compromise,” affirmed Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary for Basic Education.
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Students Affected For Failling to Meet Safety Guidelines
