Education CS George Magoha announces new school reopening dates

Magoha said the changes have been effected to give room for the completion of ongoing ballot tallying.

"We have however been informed that the process of tallying ballots may still be ongoing on the aforementioned date. Therefore, following further consultations, I hereby convey the government's decision that Basic Education institutions will reopen from Monday, August 15," Magoha said in a statement.

"We apologize for the inconvenience occasioned by these changes and ask for your indulgence, as we work through ensuring the safety and comfort of learners through this period," he added.