School Closes Down Indefinitely: The closure of Oserian High School in Naivasha, Nakuru County has left parents of enrolled students deeply concerned, prompting an appeal to Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu for intervention.
The sudden indefinite closure, just days before the scheduled reopening on January 8, has left families grappling with limited alternatives, particularly affecting incoming form four students who might face the possibility of repeating a grade if they enroll in another institution.
Parents expressed distress over the lack of viable alternatives nearby, highlighting the logistical challenges of rearranging their plans and ensuring the safety and quality of education for their children at alternative schools.
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“I am deeply worried; my form four student has just completed studies. I’m unsure how he’ll obtain his academic certificates,” one parent shared his frustrations with reporters.
According to the school’s management, the closure stemmed from the strain caused by the soaring cost of living and high taxes, making it financially unviable to sustain operations.
In response, parents urged the government to reconsider taxation policies, citing the broader economic strain on businesses that has led to closures and relocations.
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The abrupt notice of closure, conveyed through a WhatsApp message two weeks prior to the reopening, caught students and parents off guard, exacerbating the predicament.
Beyond the impact on students, the school closes down Indefinitely has also left the school’s staff without employment, adding to the ripple effect of the situation.
Parents implored the Ministry of Education to establish preventive measures against abrupt closures of educational institutions, advocating for stability and security for stakeholders.
This incident echoes a wider trend, as it follows the closure of another Nairobi-based private school in 2024 due to the taxing business environment.
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The school, established in 1993, attributed its closure to the overwhelming financial pressure on its aging directors, compelling them to retire and shut down operations.