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Kenyans react to Magoha's new half-term directive

Education CS George Magoha addresses Kakamega Primary school KCPE 2022 candidates on May 7 [Nathan Ochunge, Standard]

Government's order for the immediate closure of schools effective Tuesday, August 2 to pave way for elections has elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans.

Some have termed the move as 'disoriented' while others, the majority were happy for the school fees relief.

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