Following the El Nino rains that rocked several parts of the country, several regions along the Tana basins were destroyed, forcing residents to be evacuated to higher grounds.
Like other buildings in the area, classrooms were left in ruins with desks destroyed, rendering the overall learning environment irredeemable.
In February this year, the Interior PS, Raymond Omollo, visited a village in Garsen to assess the conditions of students. Omollo was heartbroken by the pathetic state of Imani Primary School which was left in ruins.
As villagers sought refuge in camps, the school-going children were said to have resorted to learning under trees.
PS Omollo donated Ksh 2 million towards renovations of the school classrooms and ordered the project to be fast-tracked to allow the resumption of studies.
"The situation was dire, affecting the pupils' educational experience and overall well-being," Omollo stated.
The donated funds were efficiently utilised to restore the roofless classrooms with the desks replaced, and the damaged floors repaired.
Additionally, the funds facilitated the acquisition of other school supplies, ensuring a comprehensive recovery from the devastating effects of El Nino.
"The transformation from the dire conditions they faced to the renewed and vibrant learning environment has brought immeasurable joy and happiness to the faces of the pupils," Omollo added.
In November last year, President Ruto met a multi-agency emergency response team and assessed the impact of the El Nino rains.
The head of state also set aside Ksh2.4 billion to help Kenyans who were affected by the rains, especially in the provision of food.
"The ongoing rains have resulted in an emergency situation in the country. Trucks have stuck with food, medicines and fuel. Roads have been destroyed especially in northern Kenya. KDF has been directed to provide air services by uplifting food, medicines among other basic needs to residents who have been marooned by floods,” he directed.
