Kenya: Schooling beyond COVID-19

By Jerry Omondi

Learners in Kenya were forced to stay more than 10 months out of school as part of government-led initiatives to contain COVID-19.

As the situation improved, learners were allowed fully back in class in January albeit with full adherence to health protocols.

The World Health Organization is keen to see that the world does deviate from the new normal, which experts say offers a healthier future.

In this regard, the Kenyan government has still put measures in place in efforts to curb further spread of the virus. These include the mandatory wearing of masks, a ban on large public gatherings and a nighttime nationwide curfew.

Schools were however allowed to reopen following lengthy deliberations on the safety of students, teachers and those involved within learning institutions.

In Turkana County, students have trooped back to classrooms in their numbers.

Teachers say the institutions are ready to ensure health protocols are observed in efforts o keep the learning process moving undisturbed.

In this hope, parents have been urged to join forces with the government and school administrations in sensitizing their children on the need to follow the health guidelines.

With schools now up and running, semesters are expected to be congested to compensate for the lost time that saw learners go more than 10 months out of school.

CGTN Africa had a chance to visit schools in Turkana County to see how they are coping with the new normal. Take a look at the video below;

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