Low numbers in Baringo County schools as malaria bites

When this girl heard that the KDF and Baringo County medical officers will be passing around to provide medical services ,she carried her ailing brother with her to receive medication using a goat skin made baby carrier. Over 15 people, mostly childreen have succumbed due to the malaria outbreak in the area  .Photo:Kipsang Joseph/Standard

Schools continue to bear the brunt of the malaria outbreak as most pupils skip classes in Baringo County despite the busy schedule on the education calendar.

At Chesakam Primary School on Kapedo road in Tiaty, the headteacher, Patrick Mudaya, says at least 20 pupils had not reported to school this week.