Speaking during the commemoration of World’s teacher day, the Kenya National Union Of Teachers, Secretary General Wilson Sosssion, stated the importance of having the new education calendar, which will guide them in the process of re-opening schools.
“It is now time to able the children back to school, and the ministry of education should urgently release the school calendar.
“Children are safer in school than at home. We have seen this debate. And as a Union, we have agreed, children should go back to school as early as possible. Covid will not go away, it is here with us and we have known how to manage it. And teachers safety has not been clearly guaranteed by the government. So far, there’s no expressed assurance of teachers safety in school and how they will access free and affordable quality healthcare in an event they are hit with the virus,” Said Sossion.
Schools have remained closed in Kenya since March, when the first case of corona virus was confirmed in the country. With the issue of re-opening schools causing confusion among Kenyans and Education Stakeholders.
Universities and colleges started re-opening with finalists and third years being given the first priority.
Wilson Sossion called out to the government to guarantee the safety of Teachers and learners by ensuring all Covid-19 regulations and protocols are put in place.
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