Second term, the longest of the three school terms, was supposed to commence on April 29 and run for 14 weeks until August 2. National exams, including the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) are scheduled for October 28 to 31. Mr Machogu said following the extension of the April holidays due to the flooding menace that has destroyed school infrastructure, the school calendar will be readjusted. But to recover the period ‘lost’ during the floods, the CS said his ministry would also extend the term. However, on Friday, after President Ruto’s announcement, the Machogu-led ministry directed school heads to allow the students to return safely to their homes.

Source: Daily Nation May 06, 2024 04:45 UTC