As insecurity continues to grip parts of Transmara South, education stakeholders have raised concerns over the safety of learners and teachers ahead of the January school reopening. Ezekiel Lelon, the Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) chairperson for Angata Zone and secretary for Transmara South, has urged the government to urgently strengthen security in affected areas to ensure uninterrupted learning. Speaking amid reports of continued violence, Lelon warned that fear and displacement could derail preparations for the new school term unless decisive action is taken. “The safety of our learners and teachers must be treated as a priority. Schools cannot operate effectively in an environment where there is fear and uncertainty,” said Lelon. He further appealed to the government to identify alternative locations for internally displaced persons (IDPs), noting that several schools are currently hosting displaced families, a situation he says could delay re...
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