We’ll sue you, private schools tell Government

A section of private school owners have threatened to go to court to oppose the government ordered closure of private schools and public schools scheduled for Monday.

The Ministry of Education on Friday ordered the closure of all schools, both private and public, due to the ongoing teachers strike and this has not gone down well with owners of private leaning institutions.

Former Private Schools Association Chairman and owner of Effort schools in Kirinyaga County, John Kabue, said that the government did not involve them in making that decision.

Kabue further says that he will not close his schools since the move will costly to parents, students and the schools proprietors

Speaking after an emergency meeting shortly after the government’s announcement, the Kenya Private Schools Association also said they would resist all attempts to close private learning institutions.

“Programmes and activities in all private schools will continue as usual. If need be, we will move to court to ensure that learning activities are not interrupted by the order,” said Peter Ndoro, who heads the association.

Yesterday, the  Cabinet released a statement from State House that endorsed measures taken by the Ministry that all schools be closed for security reasons as the teachers’ strike enterers the third week.

The Cabinet’s statement, however, said technical training institutes, primary and diploma teacher-training colleges were not affected by this directive.

Teachers downed their tools three weeks ago over a pay dispute with the Teacher’s Service Commission.

By Reuben wanyama