Nairobi, April 29 -- Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has explained the reasons behind issuing a late night directive postponing the reopening of schools by a week, a decision that has elicited mixed reactions across the country.

In an exclusive interview with Nation.Africa, CS Machogu said the Ministry of Education made the decision to save learners' lives after receiving data from various counties that travel has been adversely affected by heavy rains. Basic facilities in various schools have also been affected by floods.

This, he said, was based on data that was collated on Saturday and Sunday, informing the last minute decision to postpone reopening of schools.

"We're talking about life, which is paramount, leave alone t...