[John Muchucha, Standard]EducationKuppet has proposed that schools partially open in June to allow candidates to sit national exams and final-year students clear universities. A joint report by Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), University Academic Staff Union (Uasu) and Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) says only health officials should advise on appropriate schools opening dates. Officials of the three bodies said the decision to open schools and colleges must be informed by evidence-based analysis of infections pattern. Parents, however, cautioned that children would only report to learning institutions once the virus has been contained, and challenged the government to open bars and churches before opening schools. SEE ALSO: Banks choke under the weight of unpaid loansKnut and Uasu unsuccessfully lobbied to be included in the Dr Sara Ruto-led 10-member committee tasked with advising Prof Magoha on schools opening plan, health-related concerns and general impact of Covid-19.

Source: Standard Digital May 21, 2020 16:51 UTC