Schools in West Pokot County are struggling with constant livestock loitering around the school compound placing learners’ life at risk and disrupting learning sessions.
“On a sunny day or even during the rainy season, it is common to see a group of livestock roaming in the school compound, grazing around the classrooms, the administration block, and the school field.” A teacher said
He added that most of the time, they move around the school compound, grazing on pasture and making noise.
The teacher noted that the moment turns chaotic when the animals are mating, making funny sounds and chasing each other around the school compound.
“All these scenarios happen when lessons are ongoing, interfering with learners in the classroom.” He noted
The animals, which include cows, sheep, goats and donkeys, are a great nuisance when they graze in the field, competing with the learners during break time and games time on the little space available.
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He alluded that sometimes, a learner can kick the ball during a football practice only to bangle on a donkey or a herd of cows.
The tutor decry lack of fence around the school which is making the learning institution vulnerable to the outside community and animals.
He added that some members of the community around the school feel that they own the school, hence they can graze their livestock as they wish.
We blame some Board of Management members, who are so weak and y cannot enforce policies of safeguarding school.
He called upon school to clearly mark its boundaries with the community to create conducive learning environment.
By Martin Ruto
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