Garissa University College Defies Al-Shabaab To Re-Open In Style

Nine months ago, Al-Shabaab militants attacked Garissa University College killing 147 people and wounding many others. The aim of the terrorists was to create fear and lock out students from attaining education at the institution. But this has been quashed by recent development at Garissa University College.

The bullet holes that once dotted walls in Garissa University College are no more. The institution has reopened nine months after the deadly Al-Shabab attack that threatened to render Garissa University College into another Chernobyl.

The institution’s principal, Ahmed Oman Warfa, says Garissa University College has advertised in local dailies for students to apply for various courses offered.

Teaching and support stuff have already reported at Garissa University College ready to tend to students admitted.

And how will students and the staff kept safe? At least 5 police officers are manning the institution plus they have a permanent base in the school.

Mr. Ahmed says there are plans to erect a Kes 230 million permanent perimeter fence equipped with CCTV cameras to detect any possible threats.