Govt Addresses "Postponing" School Reopening for 3rd Term
The Kenyan Ministry of Education has officially debunked social media rumors claiming that the start of the third school term has been postponed. Officials confirmed that schools will reopen as scheduled on August 24, 2026.
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Clarifying academic schedules prevents public confusion and ensures that millions of students and families maintain consistent educational planning.
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The State Department for Basic Education under Kenya's Ministry of Education has issued an alert warning the public against a false social media post claiming that the opening of schools for Term 3 has been postponed.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba in a past presser. Photo: MInistry of Education. Source: Twitter The department described the circulating claim as fake news and called on parents, guardians, learners, teachers, and all members of the public to disregard it entirely.
According to the Ministry of Education, schools will reopen for Term 3 on August 24, as was communicated in the official academic calendar.
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