Murkomen rallies parents, leaders in fight against drugs in schools

‎Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a united effort among parents, school administrators, community leaders and security agencies to improve education standards and tackle the growing threat of drug and substance abuse in schools.

‎Murkomen said education remains one of the most important tools for social transformation and urged leaders to focus more on development issues that directly impact communities.

‎He was speaking on Saturday during the commissioning of 10 new classrooms at Sergoit Primary School in Elgeiyo Marakwet.

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‎The CS also commissioned a tuition block at Sergoit Comprehensive School and joined students, teachers and residents in celebrating the institution’s 70th anniversary.

‎Murkomen warned that cases of drug and alcohol abuse among students were becoming increasingly alarming and called for closer cooperation between schools and government administrators to protect learners.

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“I call on parents to play a leading role in monitoring the academic progress of their children. I also direct the National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) to work closely with school administrators to ensure schools are free from drugs and alcohol,” he said.

‎He emphasised that the fight against drugs could not be left to teachers and security officers alone, saying parents and communities must remain vigilant and actively involved in shaping discipline among learners.

‎The CS directed county commissioners to submit regular reports on the ongoing crackdown against illegal drugs and warned that stern action would be taken against individuals found supplying narcotics or alcohol to students.

‎“Any teacher found selling drugs to students will face arrest and immediate dismissal,” Murkomen warned.

‎He urged teachers to work closely with local administrators and law enforcement agencies in identifying and reporting those involved in the illegal drug trade targeting schools.

‎Murkomen further stressed the need for equitable distribution of teachers across counties and schools, saying balanced staffing was critical in improving the quality of education and ensuring fairness for learners in all regions.

‎“We must ensure all schools have adequate teachers so that children across the country receive equal opportunities to succeed,” he said.

‎The CS also encouraged residents to continue registering for national identity cards, saying the document was essential in enabling citizens to access government services and fully participate in national development programmes.

‎At the same time, Murkomen took a swipe at opposition leaders, accusing them of lacking a clear development agenda and instead focusing on divisive politics.

‎He praised President William Ruto’s administration for what he termed equitable distribution of development projects and improved service delivery across the country.

‎“Leadership should focus on solving problems affecting wananchi and improving lives rather than endless political confrontation,” he said.

‎Among leaders present during the event were Uasin Gishu Governor Wisley Rotich his deputy Evans Kapkea, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, Women Representative Caroline Ngelechei, Keiyo North MP Adams Kipsanai and Moiben MP Phyllis Bartoo.

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