Fact check: No further extension, schools to open August 18 - CS Magoha

''Having consulted with the cabinet secretary for interior, there is prevailing peace and no point for alarm. It is calm and people have to go back to work,'' Magoha said.

Speaking at Ofafa Jericho in Nairobi after officially launching the Competence Based Curriculum classes, the CS noted that there is a lot to be covered in the remaining time.

Magoha said that delaying the opening will jeopardize schools' preparation for examinations.

''We have a lot to be covered within the remaining period. Holding learners back home for an extra day will really cost schools in preparing candidates for the coming examinations. Children will be back in school by tomorrow,'' Magoha added.

The CS noted that in case of an election re-run, the IEBC should find alternatives in tertiary institutions.

KESSHA Chairman Indimuli Kahi. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) Chairman Kahi Indimuli said that the prolonged closure of schools would affect students.

Indimuli had said that CS Magoha needs to convene a crisis to address the concerns raised by headteachers.

"If we delay further, the CS may need to call a meeting to discuss the way forward. We will see if we will be able to sit exams in December," said Indimuli.