Parents and guardians from several schools in Igoji East Ward, South Imenti Constituency, have raised concerns over what they describe as a sanitation crisis threatening the health and safety of learners.
The affected schools include Gatutune Primary, Rwarene Primary, and Nkugwe Primary. Parents have appealed to their area MP, Dr. Shadrack Mwiti, to urgently prioritize the construction of new toilets, saying the existing facilities are not only inadequate but also hazardous.
“We are worried that our children are exposed to diseases every day because of the poor state of toilets in these schools. This matter needs immediate attention,” one parent said.
Images taken from some of the schools show dilapidated pit latrines made of rusting iron sheets and crumbling stones. In several cases, the structures are dangerously weak, raising fears of possible collapse.
They urged the legislator to act swiftly, emphasizing that proper sanitation is not only a health issue but also key to academic performance. “Children cannot concentrate in class when they are worried about where to relieve themselves. It is a dignity issue that must be addressed,” another parent added.
The call to Dr. Mwiti comes at a time when the Ministry of Education has underscored the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities as part of creating safe and conducive learning environments.
