Insecurity fuels early pregnancies and school dropout in Baringo

Kenya National Commision on Human Rights vice chair George Morara Monyoncho speaking to pupils of Alice Ingham primary school in Baringo South during a vist to the school. Majority of the pupils in the school are from Turkana community who fled to the area due to insecurity in Kapedo.The commisontion is undertaking a public inquiry on insecurity and its impact on the enjoyment of Human rights in the North Rift region. PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH

Insecurity in Baringo County has impacted negatively on vulnerable groups including school children, the elderly and people living with disabilities.

This came out yesterday during an open forum for residents with Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) officials. KNCHR is undertaking an inquest into injustices meted out to victims of cattle rustling in the North Rift.