Schools across Kenya will now reopen on Thursday August 18, 2022. This has been ordered by education cabinet secretary George Magoha. Here’s what Magoha ordered:

“On 18 August 2022, I ordered the early closure of all Basic Education Institutions to allow for adequate preparation and conduct of the General Elections. We indicated that reopening would be on the 15th of August 2022.

We have however been informed that the process of tallying of ballots may still be ongoing on the aforementioned date. Therefore, following further consultations, I hereby convey the Government’s decision that Basic Education Institutions will re open from Thursday, 18th August, 2022.

We apologize for any inconvenience occasioned by these changes and ask for your indulgence, as we work through ensuring the safety and comfort of learners through this period.

This communication supersedes any earlier communication on the re-opening of basic education institutions.”