The coronavirus pandemic is having a dramatic impact worldwide, including in Kenya. The first case of Corona in Kenya was reported on 12 March in a residential area near the Mbagathi School. Since Monday, March 15, schools have been closed nationwide. Despite the spontaneous closure and limited resources, the committed staff of the Mbagathi School tries to keep in touch with the children and their families in order to accompany them in this difficult time. In addition to the concern that an outbreak of the Corona virus could quickly overwhelm Kenya's healthcare system, significant economic cutbacks are already apparent. Parts of the school community are particularly hard hit, as many families do not have a secure income and work in the informal sector. The increasingly tense economic situation means that the income of many families is falling, while food prices are rising sharply. It is already clear that many parents will no longer be able to pay the minimum fees for school attendance. It is quite possible that this will result in existential challenges for the school.

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