Marsabit County

Marsabit County Marsabit County has 4 Sub Counties namely; Moyale, North Horr, Saku and Laisamis. The key peace and cohesion challenges facing the county include, ethnic conflicts, resouerce based conflicts, boundary disputes and cattle rustling. Amani Clubs were established in the County in 2018 following the training of Amani club county coordinators. The Amani clubs in the county have undertaken several peace and cohesion related activities.

 

Amani Club Activities

Sensitizations- Sensitizations have been conducted in Gadamoji High school, Sasura Girls, St Paul, Moi Girls, Dakabaricha Sec., Marsabit Boys, Marsabit Mixed and Saku High. The sensitizations have led to recruitment of more members and election of officials who continue to coordinate club activities.

Tree planting- Planting of trees is a key activity among many schools in Marsabit County. This activity endevours to improve the environment and create a conducive learning environment and also reduce resource based conflicts. Tree planting brings different people together increasing social cohesion and instills a sense of responsibility in a student. Most schools like Gadamoji High School, St Paul High School, Sasura Girls School, Moi Girls High School, Dakabaricha Sec School, Marsabit Boys High, Marsabit Mixed Sec., Saku High, Badassa Primary School, Dirib Primary School and Songa Primary School all engaged in tree planting together with Kenya Forest Service at Saku High. The schools planted over 500 trees to celebrate the World Environmental Day in 2018

Training workshop for patrons and students- A capacity building workshop for patrons was conducted in March, 2018 reaching out to over 1,300 students and 8 patrons. Other key activities undertaken in the county include, award of certificates of recognition for members.

Summary of Amani Club Membership in Marsabit County

Category

Number of Schools

Boys

Girls

Total

Secondary

8

143

177

320

Primary

3

  45

  40

  85

Grand Total

11

188

217

405

 

Results

  1. Amani clubs have embraced peace and cohesion activities in schools
  2. Students have embraced peer mediation and conflict resolution
  3. Amani clubs have enhanced peaceful learning environment

 Detailed report

MARSABIT COORDINATOR/ PATRON SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP NO. TOTAL
Sub County Ms Miriam Thuthwa Secondary Schools BOYS GIRLS
Saku " Gadamoji High School 53 20 73
Bro Njoroge St Paul High School 0 28 28
Mrs Thairu Sasura Girls School 0 55 55
Mrs. Rahma Moi Girls High School 0 42 42
Md Josephine Dakabaricha Sec School 15 10 25
Mr Omar Marsabit Boys High  30 0 30
Mr Somo Marsabit Mixed Sec 20 22 42
Mr Zairuni Saku High 25 0 25
Sub Total 8 143 177 320
  Primary Schools      
- Badassa Primary School 15 15 30
- Dirib Primary School 10 10 20
  Songa Primary School 20 15 35
Sub Total 3 45 40 85
TOTAL 11 188 217 405
MARSABIT COUNTY SUMMARY Number of Schools BOYS GIRLS TOTAL
Secondary Schools 8 143 177 320
Primary Schools 3 45 40 85
GRAND TOTAL 11 188 217 405