West Pokot County

West Pokot County

West Pokot County is divided into four sub-counties namely, West Pokot, North Pokot, Central Pokot and Pokot South. The Commission introduced Commission Amani clubs in the county in 2016. The first schools to embrace the clubs were Meshack Tumkou Secondary and Siyoi Mixed Secondary, however over time more patrons have been sensitized and they have established more clubs. The clubs have been conducting peace and cohesion activities in the schools and the communities around them.

Amani Club Activities

Sensitization forums- The Amani Club members in the schools in West Pokot have been conducting sensitizations of patrons and students with an aim of enrolling more schools and students as members. Schools such as Meshack Tumkou Secondary School have developed posters on academic excellence and peace and they have placed them in the school compound.

 

Environmental Conservation – The clubs in this county have established tree nurseries and planted trees in school compounds to improve the environment and foster a peaceful environment. Other activities that are ongoing in the county are, Essay writing, debating for peace, clean ups, and charity in initiatives for the poor and vulnerable.

Summary of Amani Club Membership in West Pokot County

Sub County’s Name No. School’s Name  Patrons Name  Membership Number
Boys Girls Total

WEST POKOT

                        

 Secondary Level
1.         Meshack Tumkou Boys Mr. Permenus  Nyabayo- 79 0 79
2.         Meshack Tumkou Girls Mrs. Celestine  Akhonya- 0 67 67
3.         Turkwel Gorge sec  School Mr. Nabangi  Johnstone- 43 22 65
4.         Totum mixed sec. school Mr. Isaiah mwita - 11 14 25
5.         Nasokol girls high school Mr. samwel Wilson - 0 196 196
Mr. lomulee              -
6.         Chemakeu Juliet Hindson  mixed sec school Mr. Grejei samwel - 7 11 18
7.         KAPENGURIA BOYS Mr. Josphat Oyunge- 49 0 49
8.         Kaibos Mixed sec. school Mr. Ernest  Amare - 37 21 58
9.         Talau mixed sec, Mrs. Mwajuma  - 17 30 47
10.     Ortum Boys HIGH Mr. Titus Loista – 0 79 79
11.     Tartar Girls high sc Mr . Mzungu Joel- 0 123 123
Mr. Lokubo            -
12.     Holy Trinity Girls Mr. cheruiyot   - 0 53 53
Mr. Peter   Wambua -
13.     Mnagei Mixed sec. school Ms. Njeri        -             14 9 23
14.     Cheptrunguny mixed sec school Mr. ndege             4 17 21
Sub Total (Secondary Level) 261 642 903
1.         Kalemnyang pri. Mr. damian siro 30 23 53
2.         Kamorrow primry school Mr. Benjamin Matagaro - 16 9 25
Total (Secondary  and Primary Level) 307 674 981
POKOT  SOUTH               
1.         ST. Elizabeth Murpus Girls Mr. John Ngolekou- 0 32 32
2.         St. Augustine Chepkopegh Mr. Isaac Ksang- 29 13 52
3.         St. Patrick Mixed Sec Mrs. Naomi Cheptum  - 15 9 24
4.         St. Cecilia chepareria girls Mrs. Lucy chebet- 0 64 64
Sub Total (Secondary Level) 44 86 130
 
1.         Ghatiarel primary Mr. Benard Nyakundi - 69 32 101
2.         Kapsokero pr. Mr. Elijah ondigo- 12 7 19
3.         Kaghot primary Mr. Robert ndemo- 3 11 14
4.         Nakwijit primary Mr. Joshua  makori- 30 19 49
5.         Chepkopegh primary Mr. joseph omenge- 23 16 39
6.         Kakres Primary school Mr. Nyariki Nyaroo 17 11 28
Sub Total (Primary Level) 154 96 250
Total (Secondary  and Primary Level) 198 182 380
    Grand Total for West Pokot County 505 856 1361

  

 

  

Results

  1. Amani club members have embraced Amani club activities at the school and community levels.
  2. Peer mentorship in schools in the county have improved and Amani club members are involved in sensitization on peace and cohesion during school assemblies.
  3. Amani club members showcase peace messages within their institutions by putting up posters in their school compound with peace messages.
  4. Conflict incidences have greatly reduced following the introduction of Amani clubs in schools.