Angata’s Displaced Families In Agony, as Schools Prepare to Reopen
By Albert Tonui || Kass Digital
With schools set to reopen in a few days from now, the situation for displaced families sheltering at Sankale Primary School in Transmara South remains dire.
It’s been a month since they were forced to flee their homes due to the ongoing conflict, and they’ve received no aid from the central government – neither food, nor assistance to return home.
The lack of support from the authorities has left these families in a state of uncertainty and desperation.
David Kirui, representing the affected families, expressed his frustration and disappointment, saying they’ve been surviving on handouts from the Church and the Red Cross. “We’re shocked our leaders have not visited or provided any support,” he said. “We’ve been left to fend for ourselves, with no clear indication of when we’ll be able to return home or receive any assistance.”
Mirriam Koros, a mother of twin infants, is pleading with lots of pain and she is distraught. “My babies and I sleep on the classroom floor, with limited access to basic necessities like food, water, and sanitation facilities,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion. “I’m worried they’ll get sick, maybe pneumonia due to the cold weather at night. I just want a safe place for my children to live, but it seems like no one is listening to our cries for help.”
The Catholic Church has been providing some clothes and food, which is all they’ve eaten today. Father Felix Ndolo, who has been working tirelessly to support the displaced families, urges the government to intervene and address the plight of these innocent people.
“The situation is getting worse by the day, and it’s heartbreaking to see families, especially children, suffering like this,” he said. He further calls on both Transmara communities to live peacefully, emphasizing that peace is the only way to lift their nation.
“We need to put aside our differences and work towards a peaceful resolution. Peace is the only way to lift our nation,” he said.
The displaced families are appealing to the government and humanitarian organizations to come to their aid, providing them with food, shelter, and medical assistance. They are also calling on the government to expedite efforts to resolve the conflict and ensure their safe return home.
As the days go by, the situation for these displaced families continues to deteriorate, and the need for urgent action is becoming increasingly pressing. Will the authorities respond to their cries for help in time, or will these families be left to suffer in silence? Only time will tell.
