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CS Ogamba Clarifies School Hours, Rules Out Pre-7:15 AM Arrival for Day Learners
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has clarified the official operating hours for day public and private basic education institutions across Kenya.
While appearing before the National Assembly on Wednesday, CS Ogamba announced that day learners must not be required to report to school earlier than 7:15 a.m.
The clarification addresses growing public concern regarding learner welfare, where reports of early morning reporting times and late departures have raised serious safety questions.
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Clear Distinction Between Arrival and Lesson Hours
CS Ogamba emphasized that the 7:15 a.m. provision represents the earliest permissible reporting time, distinct from formal instruction hours. According to Regulation 84 of the Basic Education Regulations, 2015:
- Official Class Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
- Co-curricular Activities: 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Earliest Arrival Time: 7:15 a.m.
“Regulation 84, subsection 2 of the Basic Education Regulations 2015 stipulates that no day institution of basic education and training shall require learners to report earlier than 7:15 a.m.,” CS Ogamba told lawmakers.
School Responsibility for Safety and Protection
Beyond timing rules, the Cabinet Secretary highlighted the legal mandate placed on school administrations to safeguard learners.
Under Regulations 81 and 82, Boards of Management must ensure security and hygiene within schools and put measures in place to protect learners during school-related transit.
These provisions align with the Safety Standards Manual for Schools in Kenya (2008), which outlines comprehensive protections against child abuse, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and travel hazards.
To enforce these standards effectively, Ogamba urged close collaboration between school boards, parents, local authorities, and communities—emphasizing that learner security during commutes remains a shared community priority.
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