Parents and learners are in relief after Sitet Primary School, in Narok County finally reopened; two days after schools across the country officially began the first term, following disruptions caused by recent skirmishes in the area.
The school is among several institutions that had been used to host victims displaced by violence in the Lolgorian and Ang’ata Barrikoi areas.
Area Chief Paul Rutoh confirmed the reopening, saying learning activities have resumed smoothly.
“Learning is going on well at the school, and we are glad that pupils are slowly settling back into their normal routines,” Rutoh said.
Narok County Director of Education George Muchina welcomed the development, noting that a significant number of learners had already reported back.
“So far, about 250 pupils have returned and are ready to continue with first-term learning,” Muchina said.
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He urged all remaining learners from the school to report back without fear, assuring parents and students that security in the area has been enhanced.
“We want to assure parents and learners that security has been improved, and it is safe for all children to return to school,” Muchina added.
Teachers’ unions have, however, continued to call for strengthened security measures, insisting that the safety of both teachers and learners must be treated as a top priority.
“The safety of our teachers and pupils should come first before anything else,” said a union official.
The reopening comes in the wake of deadly clashes that left seven people dead and tens of houses razed down. In response to the violence, the government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the affected areas to help contain and end the skirmishes.
By Kimutai Langat
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