President William Ruto has made a commendable decision to postpone the reopening of schools until further notice.
Heavy rains are predicted to continue at least for another week. If the cyclone Hidaya hits Kenya, it may cause torrential rain and potentially disrupt marine activities in the Indian Ocean and settlements along the coast.
In the face of such adversity, the safety of young Kenyans is paramount.
The postponement of reopening provides a critical window of opportunity to address pressing concerns.
This decision acknowledges the plight of flood victims currently sheltered in schools. Displacing them hastily to accommodate students would be insensitive and impractical.
The President’s directive ensures these individuals are resettled with dignity before educational institutions resume their normal functions.
The postponement also allows crucial time for repairing damaged school infrastructure and roads, which have been adversely affected by the inclement weather. This is important because students need safe and conducive learning environments.
We ask the Ministry of Education to direct schools to safely send back home students who had already reported to school. It is also fine if the schools can take care of them without asking parents for more money.
President Ruto's proactive approach, guided by meteorological warnings, exemplifies responsible governance.
Quote of the Day: “Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen.”
Horace Mann
The American educator, author, abolitionist and politician who pioneered public schools was born on May 4, 1796
