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Schools closure: Education CS overstepped his powers, says court

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Nation | by Joseph Wangui


Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha acted beyond his powers by prolonging the closure of schools without consulting the learners’ parents and guardians, the High Court has declared.

While ruling on a petition filed by a parent challenging closure of schools due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Justice James Makau found that the CS’s decision was beyond the powers as per section 4 (1) and section 70 of the Basic Education Act.

Justice James Makau said the CS was supposed to consult the affected learners in diverse learning institutions…

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