The CS. for Education Prof. George Magoha through the Ministry of Education, is set to clear three teachers training colleges for September resumption. The CS. was speaking as he toured Asumbi TTC in Rangwe Sub-County. He was accompanied by the area MP and the County Commissioner. The three colleges have said to have met the needed requirements to protect the learners and the staff against the spread of CORONA Virus.
He ranked the preparedness of the colleges to COVID 19 as follows; Muranga TTC was at 80%, Kericho TTC at 70%, Asumbi TTC at 65%, Kibabii at 60% and Eregi at 20%.However, the CS. at Asumbi TTC observed a number of things which have to be put in place before opening in September. He recommended the following:
- The water points in the compound should be increased.
- The sanitizers found were manual and insisted on automatic sanitizers.
- The sanitizers should be fixed in all entrances and exits of the college.
- The kitchen staff attire should be improved.
- He advised the Principal to teach the staff on how to wear face mask as required.
- Lastly he needed the entire staff to maintain social distance.
Prof. George Magoha said only three Teachers Training Colleges have tried to put in place the required infrastructure recommended by the ministry of health to curb the spread of CORONA Virus. These are Muranga TTC, Kericho TTC and Asumbi TTC. He[A1] further warned, no college will be re-opened until it follows the guidelines put in place by the ministry of education and the ministry of health. As he ended his speech the CS promised to return to Asumbi TTC for follow up.