The government has maintained it will not gamble with lives of learners by reopening schools in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report indicates that schools should reopen in September as any other earlier dates might put the lives of learners in danger. Magoha said all decisions to reopen schools will give priority to health and safety of learners, teachers and support staff.“We cannot gamble with lives of learners, wait for the right time. He dismissed claims that private schools are already taking learners in second term activities through online platforms. Magoha said there are, however, concerns of the fate of private schools if the pandemic will prolong the closure period.

Source: The Star May 29, 2020 12:22 UTC