THE CORONAVIRUS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN KENYA AND WHAT MUST BE DONE GOING FORWARD

By Dr. Andrew RiechiSnr Lecturer; Economics of Education -University of Nairobi and Director, School of Education Koitaleel Samoei University College.

The Context:

The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has affected people all over the world. With reports of people with the virus increasing, with suspected cases feared to be higher that can be imagined. The worst thing happening being the rising number of deaths in many parts of the world, including few on the African continent.

Global shutdown of education institutions

Learning at all levels of education in many parts of the world, especially in Africa and other less developed regions of the world has been greatly affected. In Kenya, on 15th March 2020, the President ordered that learning in all educational institutions be suspended with immediate effect. Consequently, all learners remain at home until further notice.

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By Dr. Andrew RiechiSnr Lecturer; Economics of Education -University of Nairobi and Director, School of Education Koitaleel Samoei University College.

The Context:

The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic has affected people all over the world. With reports of people with the virus increasing, with suspected cases feared to be higher that can be imagined. The worst thing happening being the rising number of deaths in many parts of the world, including few on the African continent.