Kwale County Director of Education, Ahmed Abdi, has assured that no child has been left behind following the reopening of schools in January.
He said that all students successfully transitioned to their respective grades, with no reported cases of children failing to report to school.
Speaking in an interview, Abdi said that although a few cases of late reporting were noted, they were promptly addressed through follow-ups and various initiatives.
“We don’t have cases of students failing to report to school. But I can acknowledge we had a few cases of late reporting,” he said.
He further commended parents and guardians for their cooperation in ensuring learners return to school on time.
Abdi attributed the smooth transition to ongoing awareness campaigns and government initiatives aimed at reducing school dropout rates.
The education director also said that school administrators and local leaders have been actively involved in tracking and encouraging students who might face challenges in reporting back to school.
He assured that efforts would continue to ensure 100 per cent school attendance throughout the term.
Abdi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing quality education, ensuring all learners receive the necessary support to remain in school and achieve their academic goals.
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He further said that the construction of Junior Secondary School (JSS) classrooms is nearing completion, with a significant percentage already finished.
According to him, Kwale were allocated to construct 434 JSS classrooms.
Abdi said that both contractors and education stakeholders are committed to finalizing the remaining classrooms before the end of February.
“Our JSS students are properly accommodated in classrooms, and efforts are ongoing to complete the rest,” he said.
Abdi also said that the government has deployed a sufficient number of teachers to ensure smooth learning.
Abdi also added that the Ministry of Education is working closely with relevant authorities to monitor drought prone areas in the region to ensure students are not affected.
Kwale County, particularly Kinango and Lunga-Lunga sub-counties, has historically been among the regions affected by drought.
However, Abdi said that at the moment there are no reported cases of drought in the region.
Abdi said that while the situation remains stable, the government is prepared to intervene should drought conditions arise.
By Shaban Omar
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