REPUBLIC OF KENYA

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR BASIC EDUCATION

Regional Directors of EducationCounty Directors of EducationSub-County Directors of Education

RE: BAN ON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THIRD TERM

The Third Term is designated as an examination season where students make final preparations and sit for various examinations and assessments.

To this end, the Kenya National Examinations Council has released timetables for the various examinations as follows:-

To enhance focus on effective preparation for national examinations/ assessments and minimize disruptions, the Ministry shall implement strict controls on extra-curricular and social activities during Third Term.

Consequently, the following measures shall be enforced:-

1) There shall be no prayer sessions for candidates involving parents, outsiders, or external visitors.

However, regular prayer and worship activities conducted by school chaplains and teachers within the school community shall remain unaffected.

2) Activities such as Annual General Meetings (AGMs) shall be scheduled and conducted exclusively during the First and Second Terms of the school calendar year.

3) Prize giving ceremonies, thanksgiving events, and dedicated prayer days for candidates shall be held during the Second Term.

4) Annual leave for officers during the examination period is hereby cancelled.

Kindly, acquaint all the schools within your jurisdiction with this circular.

Amb. (Prof.) Julius K. Bitok, CBSPRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Copy to:

Hon. Julius Ogamba MigosCabinet SecretaryMinistry of EducationJogoo House ‘B’, Harambee AvenueNAIROBI

Ms. E. J. MiteiAg. Commission Secretary/Chief Executive OfficerTeachers Service Commission – TSCTSC House, Kilimanjaro AvenueNAIROBI