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  • All schools will be re-opened on January 4th 2021, according to Education Cabinet Secretary Magoha.
  • Grade 4 CBC learners will transition to Grade 5 in July 2021.

All schools will be re-opened on January 4th 2021, according to Education Cabinet Secretary Magoha.

On Monday the Education CS said that Grade 4 CBC learners will transition to Grade 5 in July 2021.

"pre-Primary 1&2, Grade 1.2&3, Class 5, 6 and 7 and Form 1, 2 and 3 will start their second term on the 4th of January 2021 and end on 19th of March 2021. 

"All learners except class 8 and form 4 candidates will proceed for a 7 week holiday to allow for KCPE and KCSE examination administration and marking.

" Grade 4 and incoming form 1s will stay at home as other as other learners complete their third term," CS Magoha stated. 

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Magoha said the ministry has masks in stock but they will be getting extra from other stakeholders.


Education CS George Magoha and other stakeholders during the press briefing. 

Teachers Service Commission CEO Nancy Macharia mentioned that" Teachers aged 58 years & above & those with pre-existing conditions should stay at home. As this is a Presidential directive, your employers will not sack you. TSC has negotiated for teachers to be covered for COVID-19 related illnesses."