President William Ruto's senior economic advisor, Moses Kuria, has disclosed that learners must be registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to be allowed in school next year.
Speaking on Saturday, September 30, during a church service in Limuru, Kiambu County, Kuria urged parents that as they register for SHA, they should also ensure that their children are included.
He explained that when learners leave home for school, they come under the care of the state, making the government responsible for their medical needs.
“If you are a parent and you have registered but not registered your child, the health record in school about the student will be set aside in January. For your child to be allowed in school, you must have registered them for SHA.
"We are doing that because when the child leaves your hands, they become the property of the state. When they fall ill, the government is the one that knows how their medical expenses will be paid," Kuria remarked.
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His remarks come after the Ministry of Education unveiled the 2025 academic year term dates for schools across the country.
Key dates for the 2025 academic year are as follows:
Term 1: Opens on 6th January 2025 and runs for 13 weeks, ending on 4th April 2025. A mid-term break is scheduled from 26th February to 2nd March 2025, lasting five days.
April holiday: A three-week holiday will follow Term 1, from 7th April to 25th April 2025.
Term 2: Commences on 28th April 2025 and spans 14 weeks, concluding on 1st August 2025. Students will enjoy a five-day half-term from 25th June to 29th June 2025.
August holiday: Schools will close for three weeks, from 4th August to 22nd August 2025.
Term 3: Begins on 25th August 2025 and lasts for nine weeks, ending on 24th October 2025.
December holiday: The academic year will officially end on 27th October 2025 for most learners, ushering in a 10-week December holiday running until 2nd January 2026.
