As of November 26, 2019, at least 52 lives were lost following major landslides that struck Tapach, Weiwei, and Batei Wards in West Pokot County. The disaster, which occurred on November 24, left behind a trail of destruction, displacing hundreds of families, destroying homes, and rendering entire villages uninhabitable. In the aftermath of this tragedy,
Education is often described as the great equalizer, but for many children in rural West Pokot, it remains an elusive dream. With widespread poverty, hunger, and cultural barriers, many children—especially girls—are forced to drop out of school due to early marriages, household labor, and lack of resources. But for those who get a chance