Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has commissioned Mouwakar Primary School in Laikipia North as part of government efforts to restore security and promote stability in the region, which has experienced persistent insecurity challenges.

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Tuya said the construction of schools by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) was aimed at improving access to education in remote areas while addressing some of the underlying challenges contributing to insecurity.

The school, which comprises seven classrooms and an administration block, is among eleven schools constructed by KDF in Laikipia North to improve educational infrastructure in underserved communities.

Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere said the new facility would provide learners with a better learning environment, urging parents to enrol all school-going children and keep them in school instead of engaging them in livestock herding.

Laikipia woman rep Jane Kagiri said improved access to education and other essential services would contribute to lasting peace and security in the region.

Laikipia North region has in recent years experienced recurring cases of insecurity, including banditry, livestock theft and inter-community conflicts, prompting calls for sustained government interventions to restore peace, protect livelihoods and enable residents to access essential services without fear.