The Government is monitoring the current conditions to ensure the safe and scheduled reopening of schools next week. This initiative is spearheaded by National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) alongside Regional and County Directors of Education with their collaborative effort vital to facilitate the coordination necessary for this undertaking.
Schools are set to resume on Monday, following forecasts indicating a decrease in the recent heavy rains.
“Students, especially those in boarding schools, will begin their return between tomorrow and Monday. Despite some challenges,, we have implemented measures to ensure the safe movement of students,” assured the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo.
In Nairobi County, where many families were displaced by floods, affected schools are undergoing necessary repairs. The PS highlighted that a total of 21 Counties have been severely impacted, with nearly 2,000 schools affected. “We have established adequate mechanisms to enable our students to continue their education smoothly,” he stated. Conversely, preparations for the upcoming Madaraka Day Celebrations on June 1st are also nearing completion, with activities planned at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma County.
“Today we have had an assessment of virtually all the locations the activities will be happening as part of the celebrations. We started at Matulo airstrip where work is over 90 percent complete and ready by the 15th of this month, then we proceeded to Kibabii University where we will have exhibitions as part of the run up towards the celebrations,” said the PS. The stadium will host the main celebrations, which will be preceded by an exhibition at the Kibabii University under the theme “Food and Security” while the County Commissioner’s residence will host the State Luncheon after the celebrations.
“Our last point of call was the County Commissioner’s residence which will be the garden where His Excellency the President will host the luncheon. That is ready, the contractor will hand over the site on Monday and we are confident that all other preparations for the celebrations will be completed in time.” added the PS. National Youth Service personnel are aiding in the completion of the stadium’s terraces, and infrastructure, including road repairs and utility services which are on schedule.
The teams at KERRA, KURA are also on track to deliver the feeder roads within and outside Bungoma
town while Kenya Power and Lighting Company and State Department for Water have alsodone the necessary electricity and water connections. PS Dr. Omollo was accompanied by the Principal Secretaries in charge of Performance and Delivery Management, Ms. Veronica Nduva and Devolution Ms. Teresia Mbaika as well as the Western Region Commissioner Mr Irungu Macharia,Senior State officials from the National Celebrations Steering Committee, Kibabii University Vice Chancellor Professor Isaac Ipara Odeo and Bungoma County officials.
