Heavy flooding paralyses learning at Bala Comprehensive School in Homa Bay

Learning activities have been paralysed at Bala Comprehensive School in Homa Bay County following heavy down pour that led to flooding in the area.

Speaking to Education News, Koyugi location Chief irene Ojwang said that more than 60 villages has been covered by flood waters, forcing the affected residents to seek shelter in schools and churches.

“We decided not to take chances and leave our people exposed to this sudden danger and took the initiative to settle them here temporarily.” She said.

The Chief said that the situation worsen when River Oluch flooded and burst its banks on Thursday causing great havoc to homes, animals and swept crops leaving the destitute families in panic and fear.

When Education News visited the school on Friday throughout Saturday the head teacher declined to comment on the matter but referred us to the location Chief for details.

A junior staff who spoke to Education News on condition of anonymity, said the head teacher was not happy with the Chief’s decision to settle the affected residents in the school as it led to the standstill of learning activities.

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The Chief appealed to Rachuonyo Constituency office to visit the area and provide any help especially foodstuff to the affected populace.

Homabay County Commissioner Harman Shambi confirmed heavy floods in various parts of the county and advised residents to move from low lying lands to higher areas to avoid more dangers

“We have not experienced any ugly report involving death on our people although they have lost a lot of property,” He said.

He added that many roads leading to schools and trading centres have also been eroded and swept away, however alluded that they have provided alternatives means of transport to ensure learning in schools and trading businesses went on uninterrupted.

By Enock Okong’o.