Homa Bay Teachers Warn of Disaster as School Latrines Risk Collapse

Teachers and education stakeholders in Karachuonyo, Kenya, are raising concerns about poor sanitation in public schools, warning that dilapidated latrines put learners at risk. Teacher Jared Osati noted that Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations focus on classrooms, neglecting toilet facilities. Meanwhile, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga defended before the Senate the cost of Ksh 500,000 for a two-door pit latrine, sparking debate over public spending. Educators are calling for a shift in priorities toward essential services like sanitation and feeding programs.