Parents cautioned against neglecting their responsibilities

By Monica Soila

A stern warning by the Deputy County Commissioner, Mr. David Kipkemei was issued to parents and guardians that do not take their children to school,maintaining that they would be arrested and prosecuted come January next year.

Speaking during the concluded Mashujaa day celebrations in Isinya, he told the crowd to expect a lot of action as many things are about to change.

“Why get married and have children if you are unable to take care of them? Parents be aware, from January next year all children that have attained school going age must be taken to school, otherwise tough measures will be taken against you…” he said

Other issues on DCC’s agenda included the need to advocate for tree planting which is scheduled to commence in January 2015. He also emphasized his plan to ‘clean’ up Isinya town.

“We could start having insecurity issues if something is not done about all the idlers we have in this town. Prostitution, illicit brewing and other illegal activities must stop. It is also easy to note that bars are more than schools and that is not a good picture at all…” he added.

Politicians were also represented, led by area member of the county assembly, Hon. David Nkirrimpai, who among other issues urged the youth to take leadership positions.

“Today as we celebrate heroes in our country and in our lives, i’d like to stress that times have changed and this era calls for the youth to take up leadership positions especially in politics. This position i hold has been reserved for the youth so i urge my friends who had their chance before us to forget about 2017 as far as this seat is concerned...” said Hon.Nkirrimpai. 

Hon.Nkirrimpai

Being new to the sub-county after taking over from Hassan Bule, Mr.Kipkemei hopes that the community will cooperate with the administration and the local leadership so as to have peaceful harmonious coexistence in this region.