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Learning has been paralysed in more than 13 schools in Baringo as insecurity threatens to get out of hand.

More than 10 people have been killed in Baringo North and Baringo South in the past month, sparking fears despite heavy deployment of security personnel.

People Daily has established that at least 2,000 people have fled their homes in the two sub-counties fearing for their lives.

In Baringo North, the worst hit are Saimo-Soi and Bartabwa wards where locals have sought refuge in areas such as Moinonin, Loruk and Roormoi.

Some of the schools which have been closed down include Kagir, Yatya, Ng’aratuko, Tuluk, Chepkessin and Kibenot.

Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap (pictured) yesterday decried rampant insecurity and called on the Kenya Kwanza administration to deal with the menace once and for all as promised during the electioneering period. “Those who have fled their homes are living in deplorable conditions and are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. We fear an outbreak of water borne diseases,” said Makilap.

According to Knut Baringo branch Executive Secretary Joshua Cheptarus, many teachers have threatened to resign due to constant attacks targeting them and their learners.

“Teachers posted in the banditry prone areas are reluctant to work after witnessing cases of their colleagues being killed in cold blood,” said Cheptarus.

Situation is the same in Baringo South where learning is paralysed in schools such as Arabal and Kashiela in Mochongoi Ward.