Samburu School Reopens Following Enhanced Security Measures
A primary school in Samburu County that was closed due to insecurity has officially reopened after the government implemented enhanced security measures in the area. The school, located in a volatile part of the county, had suspended learning for weeks after banditry threats and inter-communal clashes made the environment unsafe for pupils and teachers. Its reopening follows the deployment of additional police officers and the establishment of a temporary security camp nearby.
The County Commissioner presided over the reopening ceremony, assuring parents, teachers, and students of their safety. He stated that security patrols have been intensified around the school and along the routes used by children. The administration also held peace meetings with elders from the conflicting communities to secure their commitment to protect learning institutions.
Local leaders and parents have welcomed the move, expressing relief that their children can resume their education. They urged the government to sustain the security presence to prevent a relapse into closure. The reopening is seen as a critical step towards restoring normalcy and ensuring that conflict does not deprive a generation of their right to education.