Kenya delays schools reopening due to floods

Star of the Sea School

Students from Star of the Sea School in Mombasa County head back home on April 29, 2024, after opening dates were postponed to May 6. 

Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • "The devastating effects of the rains in some of the schools is so severe that it will be imprudent to risk the lives of learners and staff before water-tight measures are put in place to ensure adequate safety," Education Minister Ezekiel Machogu said.