Monday, February 09,
2026 - Former Machakos First Lady, Lillian Ng’ang’a, has sparked debate
after calling for schools to adopt stronger safety measures, including
installing surveillance cameras in classrooms and school buses.
In a post shared on Monday, February 9th, 2026,
Ng’ang’a urged parents to take a more active role in monitoring the
environments where their children spend most of their time.
She questioned how often parents actually inspect school
buses, noting that many may not be aware of the daily conditions their children
face.
“Seat belts, are they working? Are they even there in the
first place?” she asked, pointing out that she has witnessed children squeezed
together, some lying across seats without belts.
She described scenes where kids sit on top of one another,
exposing them to unnecessary risks.
Ng’ang’a linked her concerns to the tragic Endarasha fire
incident, where children lost their lives, stressing that safety lapses often
have devastating consequences.
Beyond transport, she raised questions about whether parents
are granted access to key areas within schools, such as dormitories, play areas
and dining halls.
“Do parents have access to the dormitories, the play areas,
the dining halls, just the whole school environment?” she asked, highlighting
the need for transparency.
Her proposal includes installing cameras in classrooms to
increase accountability and allow parents to monitor learning spaces remotely.
She also encouraged parents to occasionally board school buses themselves to assess conditions firsthand.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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