The government has confirmed the resumption of learning in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu following disruption caused by the ongoing anti-government protest.
Through a statement, the Interior Ministry confirmed to Education Ministry that learning can resume as security agencies work on protecting people’s lives.
“Upon review of the security situation, the Education Ministry has been advised that learning may resume in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu Counties as security agencies continue to protect the lives and properties of all Kenyans across the Country,” said Interior Ministry.
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Interior CS Kithure Kindiki confirmed that the security situation in the three counties has been restored to normal.
“The Government has now undertaken an evaluation of the current security situation in various parts of the country, including in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu Counties. The relevant security agencies have established that the security situation in the three Counties, and in other parts of the country, has been restored to normal,
On the basis of the evaluation, it is hereby directed that all day primary and secondary schools in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu Counties re-open for normal school activities on 20th July, 2023. The Government has taken adequate measures to guarantee the safety and security of learners and their schools across the country,” said the CS
On Tuesday, the government halted learning in all day schools in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu as they accessed the security situation in the country.
