73 schools, comprising 54 primary and 19 secondary institutions in Kerio Valley, have been ordered to close immediately by officials from the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and its North Rift branch due to security concerns.
While expressing concern over the recent shooting of Catholic priest Alloyce Cheruiyot Bett, the officials warned that the incident shows the security threats facing the region.
In response, the officials have urged the Ministry of Interior, under CS Kipchumba Murkomen, to withdraw all illegal firearms from the general public.
They insist that schools will not reopen until decisive action is taken to restore safety. ''We are here to announce the closure of all schools in Kerio Valley until the government withdraws illegal arms from people,'' one of the officials said.
