Kisumu vows legal action over demolition of ECD school, church
Education CECM said the county was taken by surprise by the incident, particularly amid claims that a court order may have been involved.
Kisumu County has threatened to pursue legal action against those responsible for the demolition of an Early Childhood Development (ECD) school and a nearby church on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road. County officials, including Education County Executive Committee Member John Awiti, visited the site on Sunday to assess the damage and express concern over the impact on learners.
Awiti stated that the county was caught off guard by the incident, especially given claims that a court order may have been involved. He emphasized that the demolition had left learners traumatized and unable to resume classes immediately. The county will work with parents to find alternative learning arrangements and investigate the matter legally, with a possible decision at the cabinet level.
Acting City Manager Fredrick Mariwa confirmed that the demolition occurred around 2am but noted that the county was unaware of any authorization for the operation. He warned that those found responsible would face consequences. School manager Felista Wanjiru received a call at 5am informing her of the demolition and rushed to the scene, helping to salvage some of the school's belongings.
The ECD school, which housed 24 learners, sustained significant damage, with some furniture broken. The county has reported the incident to authorities and will work to minimize further disruption to the affected children's education.
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