New Teachers Deployed as President Ruto Orders Reopening of Insecurity-Hit Schools in Kerio Valley

New Teachers Deployed as President Ruto Orders Reopening of Insecurity-Hit Schools in Kerio Valley.

President William Ruto has ordered the reopening of all schools in Kerio Valley that were shut due to insecurity.

During a prayer service held in the Tot area of Elgeyo-Marakwet County on Sunday, he stated that the government would assist in resettling residents who had fled their homes.

He tasked the Interior Minister and the Special Programs Minister with ensuring that the remaining 13 schools would resume operations.

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The President emphasized that by the end of January, the government would support displaced residents in West Pokot to return home.

This would enable pupils to return to their original schools, easing congestion in other institutions.

Teachers to Support Education Efforts

The Kerio Valley, which spans the borders of Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot, and Baringo counties, has suffered significant disruption to education.

To address the shortage of educators, Ruto announced that 100 teachers would be deployed to the region to support the most severely affected schools.

The North Rift region, particularly West Pokot, Baringo, Samburu, Turkana, and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties, has experienced widespread devastation from cattle rustlers and bandits.

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Their activities have led to numerous fatalities, displacement of families, and loss of livestock. In some instances, schools have been completely vandalized or burned down by the bandits, further worsening the crisis in the area.

By highlighting these measures, Ruto underlined his administration’s commitment to restoring education and security in the troubled region.

New Teachers Deployed as President Ruto Orders Reopening of Insecurity-Hit Schools in Kerio Valley.

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