Stakeholders from the Ministry of Education in Kisii have asked the county government to relocate the hazardous dumpsite located next to Kari D.E.B Primary School in Kisii Central Sub-County.
The plea comes in the wake of a distressing incident in which bees attacked some pupils near the school grounds on Wednesday, leaving 49 learners in pain.
Addressing the press, Sub-County’s Director of Education, Cyrus Juma expressed concern over the dumpsite's proximity to the school. He highlighted the potential danger it poses to the pupils' well-being.
Juma lauded the teachers and medical staff for their swift response during the incident.
He also advised the school management to take up the matter with the county government to facilitate the relocation of the dumpsite.
Acting Hospital Administrator at Oresi Sub County Hospital Christabel Otieno said among the affected students, 14 suffered severe anaphylactic reactions, necessitating immediate medical attention.
“The remaining 35 pupils have stabilized and were discharged from the facility, while the rest are expected to be discharged soon,” she said.
The school head teacher, Abel Maseno recounted the incident adding that some students left the school to search for loquats near the dumpsite during the lunchtime break.
Inadvertently, they disturbed a swarm of bees leading to the unfortunate attack on younger students after the bees pursued them back to the school.
A concerned parent Nathan Nyamweya expressed fears regarding the potential dangers posed by the dumpsite with regard to the safety of the children.
Along with other parents, they asked the county government to take swift action and move the dumpsite to ensure the safety and well-being of the learners.
This unfortunate occurrence comes after other incidents of stray dogs attacking children in the vicinity were reported last year, further emphasizing the need for enhanced safety measures in the area surrounding the school.
