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Education authorities, educators, and political figures convened on May 20, 2024, in Merti town, Isiolo County, to confront the aftermath of floods that have left several schools closed.
Merti Sub County bore the brunt of the recent flooding, triggered by the overflow of River Ewasongiro, which inundated schools, residences, and essential infrastructure like boreholes.
As per the meeting’s report, seven schools are still unable to resume classes due to flood-induced damages to their facilities.
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To mitigate the impact on students, some schools have been instructed by the Ministry to combine classes, aiming to prevent learning disruptions.
Ismail Huka highlighted that inadequate sanitation facilities were the primary reason for the prolonged closure of these schools, with flood damage rendering them unsuitable for use by students. He assured that this concern has been brought to the Ministry’s attention.
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Additionally, the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has taken steps to address the loss of learning materials caused by the floods.
During the meeting, political representatives, including Mumina Bonaya, pledged support for the affected schools’ reopening, emphasizing the need for assistance from governmental and non-governmental entities.
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Ahmed Husein, headteacher of Khalifa Abubakar School, lamented the destruction of ten pit latrines on the premises, necessitating arrangements to accommodate students in neighboring schools.
Similarly, Boru Guno reported significant damage, with eight latrine blocks submerged and offices flooded, further exacerbating the situation.
The floods also ravaged textbooks and educational resources in several Isiolo schools, compounding the challenges faced by the education sector in the region.
