Lamu elders in a meeting. [Photo/ Lamu elders]
Lamu elders have accused teachers of using the non-existent insecurity to turn down jobs, in marginalized areas like Boni.
The marginalised Boni community elders have asked the government to open schools there for the children to learn.
Currently, there is an ongoing operation to flush out any al Shabaab militants in the five villages bordering Boni forest.
The operation in Basuba, Milimani, Mangai, Mararani, and Kiangwe is directed at keeping these areas safe for anyone who wants to live, study and do business there.
Since 2014, the five schools in the area have been closed due to lack of teachers who flew for their lives as a result of intensified attacks in those areas. This has left over 400 pupils with no schools to go to as their only schools were closed.
Boni elders, led by Basuba chief Yusuf Nuri, assured teachers that there is enough security in the area and they should stop fearing for their lives, instead come for the rescue of these pupils who have never stepped in a classroom for the last three years.
"As much as Al Shabaab are a real challenge in the area, teachers need to show some sympathy for pupils who have not set foot in class for the last three years.
"It is unfortunate that teachers are now hiding behind insecurity so as not to report back to work yet there is adequate security all over the areas," he said earlier today.
He further added that the areas have increased security.