Just recently, Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) gave a warning through Secretary General Wilson Sossion of a possible teachers’ strike come January. The Union also warned parents that Christmas might extend to January.
With this teachers’ strike looming large, the Education ministry has decided to reschedule the reopening of schools from January 2 to January 3. Is this in fear of the looming strike?
Education Ministry reschedules schools opening date from January 2 to January 3, 2019. pic.twitter.com/kTzOLdbdd9
— Ali ‘Mwamvita’ Manzu (@Ali_Manzu) December 24, 2018
Well, Basic Education Director Elyas Abdi on Monday said the extension of the opening date by 24 hours was to allow teachers and learners time to travel to their work stations.
The Ministry of Education has resceduled School opening dates from 2nd January to 3rd January 2019 to give time for learners and teachers travelling from afar for the holidays settle in on time. @KBCChannel1 pic.twitter.com/ZpSOkeIGZa
— Juney M Karisa (@JuneyKarisa) December 24, 2018
The announcement comes hours after Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) dismissed calls to call off a planned teachers’ job boycott.
“The purpose of this circular is to therefore inform you that all pre-primary schools, primary schools, secondary schools and teacher training colleges will now open for first term 2019 on January3,” said Mr Abdi in a circular to directors of education across the country.