Pupils and teachers of Basuba, Mararani, Mangai, Kiangwe and Milimani primary schools have stayed away since 2015 because of frequent al Shabaab attacks. The Linda Boni Operation has been ongoing since 2015 to flush out the militants from their hideouts. Some parents have transferred their children to Mokowe Arid Zone Primary School. “The number of pupils from the Boni area keeps growing yet we don’t have enough facilities to accommodate them. Read: Open Lamu schools, teachers lying about al Shabaab - eldersClick here for the latest political news

Source: The Star September 04, 2018 22:07 UTC