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August 14, 2026
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How a school is fostering peace between Gusii and Kipsigis communities

How a school is fostering peace between Gusii and Kipsigis communities

'It’s a miracle that we are still in our homes right now. It has always been bad.'..

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In Kenya's Riogeto-Ekerubo area, a primary school established after the 2022 General Elections is fostering unprecedented peace between the Gusii and Kipsigis communities, historically prone to election-related clashes.

  • The Prime-Grade School, founded by former Solicitor General Ken Ogeto, facilitates daily interaction among children from both ethnic groups, leading to improved community relations.
  • Pastor Robert Kipruto Lang’at notes a significant reduction in pre-election tension, stating, "we are interacting well, and we hope the peace will last until election time."
  • The school deliberately employs staff from both communities and encourages communication in English or Kiswahili to prevent language from becoming a tool for tribalism.

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