KEPSHA WestPokot County Confirms the State of Schools in Pokot

KEPSHA Steering Committee in West Pokot County.PHOTO/Courtesy.

By Benson Aswani,

Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA) officials in West Pokot County have revealed the state of school going children turn up in West Pokot County.

While revealing the progress of turn up in schools, West Pokot County KEPSHA Chairman Stephen Kilepoi held a meeting on Tuesday 14th noting that studies are progressing well in many schools in West Pokot.

In addition he noted that academic activities in various schools in WestPokot County are progressing well since the school officially opened for the second term.

Notably the reopening comes after a postponement of two weeks by the Head of State following the effects of the heavy rain that has been witnessed in the country.

Speaking at a meeting with the leaders of the KEPSHA primary school principals association held at Nasokol primary school, the chairman Mr Stephen Kilepoi said most of the schools resumed lessons when the schools officially opened on Monday this week.

However, Kilepoi reveled that one school identified as Chepkalit Primary in Pokot South,has not been able to resume classes.

According to the KEPSHA County boss the school was heavily affected by the floods last week at the heights of the heavy rains witnessed in the region.

“Academic activities are going well in various schools in this county since we opened on Monday this week.Most of the schools are in good condition except for the Chepkalit school which was affected by last week’s floods,” said Kilepoi.

In addition, Kilepoi while highlighting the schools situation in WestPokot County asked the head teachers to be more careful especially for day school students by focusing on the weather conditions, and release them early to return home when there is a sign of rain for safety.

“The principals will be checking the weather conditions and release the students early, especially in day schools, when they see signs of rain,” he said.

Similarly, his statement was emphasized by the Deputy Chairman of KEPSHA in the County, Martine Musto, who also encouraged teachers and parents to ensure the safety of students, especially those who come from areas where they have to cross rivers.

“Teachers and parents will be careful for students, especially those who cross rivers when going to or from school to ensure their safety,” said Musto.