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Schools in Laikipia record low turn up of pupils as security is restored

A boy carrying firewood at Ol-Moran area and on the right are the remains of a house that was burnt down during the recent skirmishes at Kisii Ndogo village in Ol Moran area in Laikipia County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Schools at Ol Moran area in Laikipia West have recorded a low turnout of learners on the first day of reopening.

On Saturday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i announced that schools will be put on full-time guard of police officers.

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