Kenya: Magoha - Schools Could Open in November If Measures in Place

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Kenya: Magoha - Schools Could Open in November If Measures in Place

[Nation] Some schools may reopen in November and the Ministry of Education will tomorrow start training heads of basic and higher learning institutions on health guidelines in preparation for reopening.

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