By Kiptoon Nicholas
Learning has been disrupted in Baringo North and Elgeyo Marakwet border following persistent banditry attacks.
The most affected areas are Kagir, in Baringo North and Teren and Cheseta Arror at Kerio Valley where early this year two people were killed and two police officers injured.
“Chepkesin and Chepkew Primary schools were closed after the banditry attacks. Other schools such as Tuluk, Kagir, Yatyaa, Nga’ratuko and Ng’osile have been greatly affected and only a few children are attending classes. More than five teachers have been killed by bandits in the past three years,” he added.
Kapropita Primary School Head teacher Jonathan Chebet, said the enmity between the warring communities has escalated to an extent where teachers deployed away from their home areas abandon their stations for fear of their live.
“Teacher Service Commission has posted new teachers, we hope things will change for the better,” said Chebet.
County Commissioner Peter Okwanyo said the Government was doing its best to ensure return of normalcy in all affected areas, adding that security camps will remain even after the operation is over.
Kenya National Union of Teachers Baringo branch Executive Secretary Joshua Cheptarus attributed cases of cattle rustling in some parts of Baringo South and North sub-counties to dismal performance in national examinations.
