President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed the Ministry of Interior through chiefs and assistant chiefs to account for all school going children once schools reopen on January 4th, in order to ensure compliance all children go back to school. Speaking during the Jamhuri Day fete at Nyayo stadium, the President said the government remains focused and Kenya is on course for the resumption of learning effective January 4th, “In that regard, and in line with the policy of the Government on universal and compulsory basic education for all children of up to 18 years, all parents and guardians are required to facilitate their children to resume learning in January 2021.”
He further directed the Ministry of Education to receive reports from all primary and secondary schools in Kenya, “Regardless of the system of education they deliver, on the identity and details of any child or children who have not reported back to school as directed.” The Ministry of Education shall also re-issue and publicize the Education Policy on schools re-entry so as to facilitate the re-admission of all those who may not be able to report back due to pregnancy.