The Government has taken measures to guard against a repeat of the violence and destruction of property witnessed after last year's General Election.

Internal Security minister Professor George Saitoti said the post-poll crisis should never be allowed to happen again.

"Tribal animosity, which was sparked by a few elements opposed to peaceful coexistence, must never happen again."

"It is by God's grace and through prayers the country is back on track," he said.

Speaking after launching the Public Service Week in Nakuru on Wednesday, the minister recounted how the mayhem affected the country.

The people of Rift Valley, a region hardest hit by the violence, should learn from the crisis that peaceful coexistence was the only way for a country to prosper, he said.

He said security had been intensified in towns such as Nakuru, Eldoret, Kitale, Kericho, Molo and Naivasha.

Highway banditry and the cattle rustling menace, Prof Saitoti said, would also be curtailed.

Parents were also urged to instil good morals among their children. He condemned the destruction of school property.

Speaking at the same occasion, Education minister Prof Sam Ongeri said the ministry has developed a nine-point guideline regarding the transfer of students to curb indiscipline in schools.

Prof Ongeri said the guidelines, which have been developed alongside those pertaining to extra tuition, will be announced this week.

He said the guidelines were clear with regards to holiday tuition and student transfers.

Prof Ongeri said students wishing to change schools will be required to fill in a form that will help track their movements.

Prof Ongeri also announced that he will meet teachers' representatives on Thursday to discuss remuneration, among other issues.

The minister reiterated that he would not allow extra tuition in schools as it has been commercialised.

He said it should only be used as remedial teaching for slow learners and it should be free.

In Murang'a North, the Public Service Week began on a low note while in Murang'a South, exhibitions will take place at divisional headquarters.

Meanwhile, persistent power cuts affected exhibitions at Ihura stadium on Wednesday. Also affected were the Kenya Power and Lighting Company who were among the exhibitors.

Reported by Simon Siele, Muchiri Gitonga and Waikwa Maina