Concern has been raised over how children who are seeking refuge at the Olenguruone Township School are being handled, with authorities saying that more efforts should be employed to protect them.
The children were affected by the Narok South ethnic skirmishes.
Speaking on Tuesday after visiting the rescue centre, County coordinator for children affairs Abdi Sheikh Yusuf called on more government agencies, non-governmental organisations and corporate organisations to join hands in offering humanitarian aid to the affected families saying that children and women were the most affected.
“In such a case, the innocent ones who sadly are mostly children and women are the ones who are feeling the direct impact of the wrangles, something ought to be done as a matter of urgency,” he said.
Sheikh Yusuf applauded the Nakuru County Government that had earlier visited the centre and donated foodstuffs, bedding, clothing and tents through the office of the deputy governor but appealed to more parties to follow suit.
He thanked area residents who had taken upon themselves to cook from their homes and offering clothing to young children saying that it was proof enough that people had embraced peaceful coexistence something he believes will be crucial as the country heads into an electioneering mood.
“The common mwananchi have shown that oneness and togetherness has taken root in them, let nobody come later and dilute this, we don’t want scenes of 2007 to be replicated again,” he advised.
The children officer also raised concern with how children will resume school as the opening date approaches saying that it might pose a direct impact on their performance.
“Our children are the foundation of the future society, fighting then leaving them languishing in IDP camps spells doom for the future, my wish is that all of them will be in class next week and everything will have been resolved,” he added.