A near-tragic incident unfolded in Uasin Gishu County after a pit latrine collapsed at Moi’s Bridge Baptist Nursery School, injuring 12 pre-primary pupils. Though no lives were lost, the accident has reignited public outcry over unsafe infrastructure in early childhood education centres.
Highlights
- 12 ECDE learners injured after a school latrine collapsed.
- The incident happened at Moi’s Bridge Baptist Nursery in Uasin Gishu.
- Parents and leaders blame the collapse on weak construction and neglect.
- Authorities have promised to inspect all ECDE facilities in the region.
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The morning calm at Moi’s Bridge Baptist Nursery was shattered when the school’s pit latrine unexpectedly caved in. Several ECDE learners who had gone to relieve themselves were trapped inside. Quick action by teachers and residents helped rescue all of them, though 12 sustained injuries.
Parents rushed to the school upon hearing the news, some weeping at the scene. “We thank God they survived, but this should never happen again,” one parent told reporters. The injured children were taken to Moi’s Bridge Health Centre for treatment.
Residents are now calling on the county government to take urgent action. Many questioned why such old and unsafe structures were still in use. “We need stronger oversight and better facilities for our children,” said one concerned local.
Local education officers have since visited the school and promised thorough inspections of ECDE centres across Uasin Gishu. They also pledged emergency funds to support repair and reconstruction of the facility.
As young learners recover from their injuries, a bigger question lingers—how many more warnings will it take before Kenya’s schools become truly safe for every child?
