By Martin Ruto
Fabian Rotich, 6, and Shalivn Cheyech, 4, are PP2 ECDE pupils at Tampalal Primary School that is located seven Kilometers from Makutano in West Pokot County.
The learners say their mother abandoned them about a year ago, while the father is believed to reside in a place known as Pkopoch along Kapenguria- Kacheliba road.
The harsh reality of life to the two angels is manifested by lack of basic items like food and clothing. The aging grandmother, who lives with them, cannot provide these basic necessities sustainably.
Mr. Isaac Krop, their ECDE teacher, says that Fabian and Shalvin are bright learners but most of the time they dose in class, perhaps due to hunger and inadequate shelter.
The two children also reveal that one of their elder sisters was forced by the harsh conditions at home to walk away and live with their aunt at Kapkoris in Kapenguria Division.
Their other sister in grade 4 has also been absent from school and her whereabouts are unknown.
Any well-wisher out there? Kindly contact the ECDE teacher Isaac via 0710377385 or the Head teacher Daniel Kirakwang on 0715783088.
