Private schools defy ministry order to postpone reopening

School-going children return home after they found their school Kantafu Primary in Matungulu, Machakos County locked on the opening day of term two on April 29, 2024. [Cillins Kweyu, Standard]

Private schools have asked students to resume classes despite a directive to postpone reopening due to ongoing heavy rains.

This decision has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the safety of students amidst the challenging weather conditions that have claimed nearly 170 lives.