Magoha said that the ministry would prefer to retain learners in boarding schools if there will be an election in the near future than send them home because voting is a day's activity.
''If there's going to be an election in the near future, the most important thing we shall consider is our children's safety; for example, children in boarding schools will not be sent home, they can be told to play and remain in hostels,'' Magoha stated.
The CS noted that the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) opened a portal from August 15-30 for Grade 6 learners to select Junior High schools in readiness for placement.
Students had started preparations for examinations, which is the most important period for candidates.
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.