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Education Ministry to assess damage to schools ahead of Term 2 opening

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Kariobangi South Primary School's classrooms marooned by sewerage brought about by floods. [Mike Kihaki, Standard]

Some schools could remain closed next week as others reopen for the second term after heavy rains that have pounded the country destroyed learning infrastructure in various schools across the country.

However, Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang on Thursday maintained that school reopening dates will remain as scheduled.

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