School in Bungoma where even teachers have jiggers

Standard One pupils at St Jude’s Nabuyeywe Primary School in Bumula, Bungoma County take a lesson. For many years now, the lot have been infested with jiggers, making their lives difficult. (PHOTO: TITUS OTEBA /STANDARD)

St Jude’s Nabuyeywe Primary School in Bumula sub-county, Bungoma has most impressive buildings. However, the facade belies the shoddy interior that has contributed to woes among the teachers and pupils. For many years now, the lot have been infested with jiggers, making their lives difficult.

On an ordinary day, learners sit on the dusty ground due to lack of desks, with some folding old sacks to sit on. Naturally, this has made it easy for the deadly pests to multiply. Principal Florence Mukhebi said efforts to have the classes cemented have been futile, a condition which has fueled the jigger menace.