Government Extends 2nd Term Dates to Make up For Lost time

Government Extends 2nd Terms Dates to Make up For Lost time

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced the government’s intention to extend the dates for Term Two of the school calendar to compensate for lost time caused by a two-week delay in the reopening of learning institutions due to floods.

Machogu revealed during a briefing on Thursday that the second term would be prolonged for an unspecified duration to enable schools to effectively cover the syllabus, particularly for candidates preparing for national examinations scheduled for November this year.

In particular, Machogu highlighted the need to recover lost time for Form Four candidates, suggesting a possible extension of the second term by a few days to minimize the duration of school closures.

He reiterated that despite potential adjustments to other aspects of the academic schedule, the timelines for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) examinations would remain unchanged, with exams proceeding in November as planned.

However, Machogu acknowledged that schools in seven counties, including Tana River, Homa Bay, and Kisumu, might not reopen on Monday due to the severe impact of the rains. In such cases, the ministry would explore alternative learning arrangements, such as relocating students to safer locations.

President William Ruto announced a Sh1 billion fund on Monday for the reconstruction of schools affected by floods, emphasizing the government’s commitment to addressing the crisis.

Initially scheduled to reopen on April 29, 2024, schools faced disruptions due to heavy rains, prompting a postponement to May 6, 2024. President Ruto subsequently directed the Ministry of Education to postpone the reopening of all schools nationwide in response to the flooding emergency, prioritizing the safety of learners and staff until adequate measures are implemented to ensure their well-being.

Government Extends 2nd Terms Dates to Make up For Lost time.