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Schools pass burden of buying PPEs to parents

Students at Githunguri Ranching Primary School, Ruiru using single desks as recommended by the Ministry of Education (Photo: Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard)

The resumption of school by learners last week after a six-month break has presented fresh challenges for parents who now have to dig deeper into their pockets to acquire personal protective equipment for their children.

Some schools are demanding parents to pay for thermo guns for taking temperatures.

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