[PHOTOS] Nairobi schools abide by Kindiki closure order

Students averted the schools with only empty desks to be seen.

In Summary

• Education CS Ezekiel Machogu said schools in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu should be closed until further communication is issued.

• Knut secretary general Collins Oyuu called for dialogue between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga decrying the disruption of the school calendar.

by LUCY MUMBI
InPictures
19 July 2023 - 16:09
Empty desks at Moi Avenue Primary School after Ministry's directive to close down schools due to demos on July 19, 2023.
Empty desks at Moi Avenue Primary School after Ministry's directive to close down schools due to demos on July 19, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

Several institutions have complied with the Ministry of Education's directive to close down schools due to demonstrations on Wednesday.

In a joint statement released on Tuesday, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki and Education CS Ezekiel Machogu ordered all schools in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa to be closed down.

The two CSs said they had received credible intelligence indicating that school-going children in the three cities were at risk.

A spot check by the Star showed closed gates in several schools such as Moi Avenue Primary School in Nairobi.

Students averted the schools with only empty desks to be seen.

Closed Moi Avenue Primary School on July 19, 2023.
Closed Moi Avenue Primary School on July 19, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA

The protests called by Azimio La Umoja leaders are set to take place from Wednesday to Friday.

Learners will miss up to 20 hours of lessons due to demonstrations.

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu said schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu should be closed until further communication is issued.

Knut secretary general Collins Oyuu called for dialogue between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga decrying the disruption of the school calendar.

Moi Avenue Primary School deserted as protests take place in Nairobi on July 19, 2023.
Moi Avenue Primary School deserted as protests take place in Nairobi on July 19, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Students skip lessons after Ministry's directive to close down schools due to demos on July 19, 2023.
Students skip lessons after Ministry's directive to close down schools due to demos on July 19, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Closed Jamhuri High School on July 19, 2023.
Closed Jamhuri High School on July 19, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
Clear Moi Avenue Primary School as Kindiki and Machogu's directive takes effect on July 19, 2023.
Clear Moi Avenue Primary School as Kindiki and Machogu's directive takes effect on July 19, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Closed Westlands Primary School on July 19, 2023.
Closed Westlands Primary School on July 19, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA

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