[Kibata Kihu, Standard]It will not be an easy walk for parents seeking to transfer their children from private secondary schools to public institutions, as the government has issued strict guidelines. This means that the public schools will revisit the grades learners scored in KCPE before considering them for admission. Read MoreMany parents may not afford fees for private schools when they reopen on Monday, forcing them to seek refuge for their children in affordable public institutions. The CS said all learners seeking to transit to public schools will be admitted to ensure they continue with education. With the congestion expected in public schools due to the transfers, Magoha said the one-metre social distance requirement was not a practical approach.

Source: Standard Digital January 02, 2021 06:16 UTC