Schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu to Reopen on Thursday

The government has announced that all day primary and secondary schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu counties will reopen on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

The decision to reopen the schools was made after the government evaluated the security situation in the counties and took measures to ensure the safety of learners.

On Tuesday, July 19, 2023, the government had closed all day primary and secondary schools in the three counties citing security threats.

The government said that it had received credible intelligence that criminal elements were planning to unleash terror and violence on the public, and that they intended to engage in armed skirmishes with security agencies around certain schools.

Schools in the three counties obeyed the directive, and an earlier spot check by the Star showed closed gates in several schools, including Moi Avenue Primary School in Nairobi.

The government has said that it has taken steps to ensure the safety of learners, including deploying additional security personnel to the schools.

The reopening of the schools is a welcome relief for parents and learners, who have been anxiously awaiting news about when they would be able to return to school.

The government has urged parents and learners to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

It is important to note that the security situation in the country remains fluid, and the government may need to take further measures to ensure the safety of learners.