50 schools along Kerio Valley closed as bandits reign

Security officials and a team of elders during a crisis meeting held at Liter, Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County. May 29,2022. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) yesterday said more than 50 schools in Kerio Valley have been closed due to bandit attacks.

Elgeyo Marakwet Knut branch secretary John Cheberi said the decision was prompted by increased attacks targeting school-going children.