No social distancing as rains hamper learning in the open or under trees

Mud walled classrooms at Pan Paper Primary School in Lugari collapsed recently leaving 780 learners without a place to study. [Standard]

Bad weather, teacher shortage and challenges in enforcing social distancing are among teething problems schools are grappling with two weeks after learners resumed classes.

Since the end of last week, most areas in North Rift are witnessing short rains and chilly weather that have made it hard to conduct lessons out of classrooms as recommended by the Education Ministry as part of measures to curb Covid-19 infection risks.