Seventy-one Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates from Soymining Secondary School in Trans Nzoia County are receiving emergency support after floods ravaged their village, destroying homes and cutting off access to their school.
The floods, caused by days of heavy rainfall, submerged over 3,100 acres of farmland in Soymining, displacing dozens of families. County authorities swiftly relocated the affected learners to AIC Kobos Secondary School to ensure their national exams continue without disruption.
According to the Trans Nzoia County Department of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture, and Tourism Executive Eliud Tormoi, the government is prioritizing the students’ safety and welfare.
“We are committed to ensuring the candidates finish their exams smoothly,” Tormoi said. “Many were traumatised after fleeing their homes with nothing but their school uniforms. We appeal to well-wishers to continue donating food, sanitary products, and personal items.”
The relocation has seen 33 boys moved to Kobos Boys’ Secondary School and 38 girls to Kobos Girls’ Secondary School, where they are expected to stay for about two weeks as the exams progress.
Soymining Secondary School Principal, Pamela Lumadede, thanked the county for its quick intervention but urged for continued support.
“Some students came with nothing. More assistance will help them stay comfortable and focused on their exams,” she said.
Kobos Girls’ Principal, Selina Kirui, noted that the unexpected influx has stretched the school’s limited resources.
“They came empty-handed because they are day scholars. We urgently need bedding, toiletries, sanitary pads, and soap. Our duty is to protect their education and dignity,” she added.
Meanwhile, county officials confirmed that other displaced families have been moved to safer grounds as rescue and relief operations continue.
Despite the ordeal, education officials remain optimistic that all affected candidates will complete their exams without further interruption.
