- A matatu operator plying the Meru route has garnered praise on social media after he refunded students their fare
- This comes after Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu made last minute announcements that schools were not opening today, Monday, April 29
- The kind and warm hearted driver even directed them on where they could board vehicles that would take them back home, amassing widespread admiration from netizens
- Machogu made the decision in the middle of the night, and his last minute announcement has greatly angered parents
A commendable matatu operator servicing the Meru route has received accolades on social media for refunding students their fare.
This commendation follows Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu’s last-minute announcement that schools would not be reopening on Monday, April 29th.
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Demonstrating exceptional kindness and warmth, the driver even guided the students on where to find alternative transportation home, earning widespread admiration from online users.
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Machogu’s abrupt decision, made in the dead of night, has sparked significant outrage among parents.
Influencers have taken to social media to criticize the former CS, questioning why he failed to recognize the safety risks posed by the ongoing floods before deciding to reopen schools.
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Just hours ago, Nairobipost.co.ke reported that the official school reopening date has been rescheduled to Monday, May 6th.
In a press release obtained by this writer, the ministry expressed concerns about the potential harm posed by the recent floods to school attendance and emphasized their commitment to the welfare of the nation’s children.
