The committee comprises representatives of secondary and primary school heads, private schools, international schools, Kenya Special Schools Heads Association and parents’ associations. The Teachers Service Commission, Ministry of Health, Kenya National Examinations Council and Ministry of Education are listed as ex-officio members. To implement these proposals, the committee wants the Education ministry to thoroughly engage education stakeholders on the school calendar and other interventions. SEE ALSO: Magoha team wants exams in February next yearIn their proposals to the committee, the Kenya National Parents Association said they would not release their children to schools until the virus is contained. Safety measures Lecturers in public universities and Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) officials also opposed partial reopening.

Source: Standard Digital May 28, 2020 16:21 UTC