Schools destroyed by mudslides set to re-open

By Edwin Cheserek

There are measures to ensure schools affected by mudslides in Keiyo South District re-open this term.

District Education Officer (DEO) Anthony Barasa disclosed that learning would go on in six schools that were destroyed by the mudslides, last week.

He said that the District Disaster Committee met and put in place appropriate mechanism to prevent further disruption of learning.

“The committee met and sought solutions to the problem to ensure we start this year’s term without hitches,” Barasa told The Standard.

Floods and mudslides caused by torrential rains killed at least 12 people, including three pupils.

Mr Barasa said the committee has urged the State to relocate about 1,000 victims of the catastrophe who are camping in the institutions.

He disclosed that three schools had their infrastructures destroyed by the raging floods, adding that plans were under way to repair the damages.

The education official pointed out the need to offer counselling to pupils who he said were still traumatised by the effects of the incident.

“We have to offer these services to some pupils who might have lost their parents, friends, and even family members so that they can concentrate on their studies,” he said.

He added that a team of counsellors would roll out a comprehensive programme targeting the institutions and the community.