Govt moves to shield schools, national exams from looming El Niño disruption
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — The government is stepping up preparations to protect learners, teachers and schools from disruptions as Kenya braces for a potentially strong El Niño weather event…..
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The Kenyan government is implementing measures to protect schools, learners, and national examinations from anticipated disruptions caused by a potentially strong El Niño event expected in October and November.
- The Ministry of Education is collaborating with the Kenya Red Cross Society to safeguard education continuity.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba met with the Secretary General of the Kenya Red Cross Society, Dr. Ahmed Idris, to discuss preparedness.
- The initiative aims to minimize the impact of extreme weather, including flooding and infrastructure damage, on educational institutions and the administration of national assessments.
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