Over 400 learners arraigned over school unrest

More than 400 learners have been arraigned in court in the last four months over school fires and unrest that have claimed lives and destroyed property worth millions of shillings. The Ministry of Education says it is working closely with security agencies and school management to strengthen safety measures and curb the growing cases of arson in schools. Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa told the National Assembly Education Committee that the ministry will soon gazette a multi-agency taskforce to investigate the causes of school unrest and make recommendations. Emily Chebet reports.