New details have surfaced surrounding the killing of teacher Stephen Musili, who was fatally shot by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Garissa, sparking renewed concerns over the safety of teachers in insecurity-prone regions.
According to reports, Musili was forcefully removed from his house by armed attackers before being shot dead. During the same incident, a local chief was also shot, sustaining serious injuries. The attack has left the local community in shock and mourning.
Musili’s wife, Leah Vundi, revealed that her husband had previously shared fears about his safety. She disclosed that he had allegedly received threats from a parent, a development that deeply unsettled him. Following the threats, Musili reportedly requested a transfer from his school, fearing for his life.
Relatives claim that despite raising the alarm and seeking relocation, his concerns were not acted upon. The family has accused the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) of ignoring his plea, a matter that has since triggered outrage among educators in the region.
Teachers based in Garissa and neighboring areas have now called on the TSC to urgently review deployment policies. They argue that non-local teachers should not be posted to high-risk regions without adequate security measures in place.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen extended his condolences to the bereaved family and confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing. He assured the public that authorities are working to establish the full circumstances behind the deadly attack.
Following the incident, Deputy Inspector-General of the Administration Police Service, Gilbert Masengeli, visited the area and urged officers to remain highly alert to prevent further attacks. Security operations in the region have since been heightened.
The injured chief has already been laid to rest, while teacher Stephen Musili is set to be buried in his home area of Mwingi.
As investigations continue, the tragedy has reignited national debate on teacher safety and the urgent need for stronger protection in volatile regions.
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