The reopening of schools and colleges has been the subject of heated national debate for weeks. That is why we support the cautious approach by Magoha, who has stubbornly maintained that safety is and remains the only major factor when considering whether to open schools or not. A number of misguided parents and schools have pushed for KCPE and KCSE candidates to be allowed back to prepare for exams. News from South Korea, in the past week, will have bolstered the view that sending students back to class without a proper plan can have grim and devastating effect. The back to school plan must be staggered and well thought out.

Source: The Star June 01, 2020 00:56 UTC