Revised School Calendar Announced Due to Flood Disruptions: Changes to Half-Term and Extended Second Term

This article details the recent revisions to the school calendar by the Ministry of Education following flood-related disruptions. It covers the updated half-term dates, the extended second term, and adjustments to accommodate lost instructional time, particularly for students preparing for national exams.

Dariji Editor

May 29, 2024

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"Following the disruptions of the opening dates, it has been decided to revise the half-term dates for term two," the circular stated.

Learners will now break for mid-term from June 26 to June 28.

The Ministry of Education announced that all learners in boarding schools are expected to report back on June 30, 2024.

The ministry noted that these changes might necessitate adjustments to planned activities and schedules.

Schools were initially scheduled to open on April 29, but the Ministry of Education postponed this due to floods.

Most schools eventually reopened on May 13, two weeks later than planned.

On May 9, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu addressed whether the second term dates would be extended to recover lost time. He confirmed that the second term would be extended for an unspecified period to allow adequate syllabus coverage, especially for candidates preparing for the national examinations in November.

"Particularly for Form Four candidates, we will see how we can recover lost time by extending the term by a few days. They were expected to have a three-week break in August, but we might reduce this," Machogu said.

The CS emphasized that the national exam dates will remain unchanged.

"The exam calendar will stay the same, with KCSE and KPSEA taking place as scheduled in November," Machogu confirmed.

When schools opened two weeks late, some remained closed due to the floods, particularly those in seven counties including Homa Bay, Kisumu, and Tana River County.