The government is stepping in as student protests have now reached 15 counties in the country, with security teams being dispatched to schools across the country. This comes as a result of weeks of unrest in schools characterized by arson attacks, destruction of property, and disruption of learning.
According to the Interior Ministry, the plan is set to cover a minimum of 15 counties across the country, including Kericho, Nandi, Nakuru, Kitui, Kakamega, Narok, Kisii, Nyeri, Kajiado, Nairobi, and others where student strikes have been witnessed in recent weeks.
This latest update seems to have drawn mixed reactions from many parents across the country as they wonder what is actually going on in schools and whether the government’s plan is a solution to the unrest witnessed in learning institutions.
This information was shared by the Principal Secretary for Interior, Mr. Raymond Omollo, on Wednesday. According to Mr. Omollo, security agencies would work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education to respond quickly in case of unrest, as well as punish those who destroy property.
This action follows a series of unfortunate occurrences in schools in recent times. For example, in Nakuru County, Njoro Girls Senior School suspended learning after the death of Form Four student Brenda Akinyi, who fell ill and died after being admitted to a hospital.
Parents are concerned about lost learning hours, but for the government, this is a measure to ensure students’ safety. For now, security agencies are keeping watch as schools are trying their best to resume normal activities, hoping that students will soon return to what matters most: their studies.
