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Learners in Budalang’i relocated as flooded schools remain closed
Residents use a boat to transport bricks across their flooded village at Maumau area in Budalang'i, Busia County on September 15, 2020. Five schools in the area have remained closed due to flooding and learners relocated to other schools.
Photo credit: Tonny Omondi | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- River Nzoia recently broke its banks, displacing thousands of people and destroying property of unknown value.
- Busia woman rep Florence Mutua urged the government to move with speed and renovate the affected schools before full learning resumes.
About five schools in Busia County have remained inaccessible because of flooding.
In Budalang’i constituency, Rugunga Special, Buongo Primary, Musoma Secondary, Musoma ACK Primary and Igigo Primary schools remain closed.
