West Pokot County

Parents in West Pokot Urged to Ensure Children’s Return to School

Parents in West Pokot Urged to Ensure Children’s Return to School

Parents in West Pokot County have been encouraged to send their children back to school as the government rolls out measures to provide comfortable learning environments, including the distribution of food under the school feeding programme. Speaking during a food distribution event in Kapenguria, County Director of Education (CDE) Simon Wamae highlighted the high poverty levels in West Pokot, which often lead parents to withdraw their children from school due to an inability to afford three meals a day. Wamae emphasized that with the arrival of food consignments for schools, parents now have a compelling reason to ensure their children…
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West Pokot County Leaders Seek Inter-Government Intervention Amid Rising Insecurity

West Pokot County Leaders Seek Inter-Government Intervention Amid Rising Insecurity

The leadership of West Pokot County has called for inter-governmental intervention to address the escalating insecurity that has severely impacted livelihoods in Pokot South Sub-County. Increased incidents of violence have led to loss of human lives, livestock theft, and the torching of homes. County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif revealed that an inter-governmental peace and security Barraza was held in Kapushen Tapach Ward to discuss the security challenges affecting the area. "We visited Amani Primary School, Kamelei Milk Cooler, Kamelei Primary and Secondary Schools, and then addressed the Barraza at Katungoi within Kapushen area," said Khalif. The visit aimed to assess the…
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