The proposals were submitted by the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC). Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists & Doctors Union (KMPDU), Forum for African Women Educationalists and Elimu Tuitakayo Network also had their input in the submission. It wants the government to do mass testing for all students and teachers of boarding schools before the planned reopening once the pandemic is contained. At the same time, they want those who are sick be allowed to stay home until full recovery before resumption of learning. SEE ALSO: Smartphone app to allow fans to send virtual cheers, jeers to sports stadiums"Provide sustainable supply of Personal Protective Equipment for teachers, workers and students," the report proposes.

Source: Standard Digital May 27, 2020 15:21 UTC