Education CS George Magoha on Wednesday closed a school in Kibra, whose one-storey building resembled that of Precious Talent School, Dagoretti South.
This was during an impromptu visit to the area, during which he made a stop at St. Catherine Bombolulu Primary School.
The school, Prof Magoha said was unapproved and unsafe for learners.
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“…From now on, any school that looks like what I have shut down should be closed. Nobody should wait for us to shut them down, we have officers on the ground. But in the process to be humane, that even as we shut them down, can we ensure that there are schools where the minors can be relocated to,” he said.
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has today closed a private school in Kibera slums whose one-storey structure resembled that of Precious Talents Academy where classrooms collapsed on Monday. All the 207 learners of the academy will now join Ayany Estate Primary in Kibera pic.twitter.com/civY3XlJPW
— Ministry of Education, Kenya (MoE) (@EduMinKenya) September 25, 2019
At the school were 207 pupils who will be moved to Ayany Estate Primary, also within the area.
The CS assured parents that the transition will be as smooth as possible for the children.
“The community must understand that we are acting in the best interest of the children,” he stated.
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has ordered a countrywide inspection of all schools to ensure the institutions’ infrastucture comply with set standards. He asked Quality Assurance and Standards Officers to ensure non-compliant schools are closed down. pic.twitter.com/fr7s0gB23P
— Ministry of Education, Kenya (MoE) (@EduMinKenya) September 25, 2019
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On Monday, the government ordered for an audit of all school infrastructure in the country following the death of eight pupils at Precious Talent.
“The Ministry of Education will carry out an audit to ascertain the safety of all school buildings countrywide to avert incidents that put the lives of learners at risk,” deputy president William Ruto said.
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