Homa Bay County has received a significant boost in its education sector following the commissioning of infrastructural projects worth KSh24 million by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation. The initiative aims to improve learning conditions and ensure students have access to quality education in a conducive environment.
Among the projects undertaken is the construction of two classrooms at Lambwe Mixed Special Secondary School in Suba North constituency, built at a cost of Sh3 million. Additionally, Siburi Mixed Secondary School in Karachuonyo constituency has benefited from a Sh5 million dormitory, while another KSh5 million dormitory has been built at St Joseph Multi-purpose Secondary School in Ndhiwa constituency.
Further enhancing education infrastructure, Simbi Mixed Secondary School now boasts a modern laboratory and a dormitory, valued at KSh8 million. Kowuor Primary School in Karachuonyo has also seen improvements, with the construction of an administration block and a latrine, costing KSh3 million.
Speaking at the commissioning of the two classrooms at Lambwe Mixed Special Secondary School on Tuesday, KPC Foundation Manager Rachel Gathoni emphasized the organization’s commitment to improving education in Homa Bay.
“Through the foundation, we want to transform the lives of these young Kenyans to be productive citizens in the future. We believe that quality education begins with providing a conducive learning environment,” said Gathoni.
The foundation also runs the Inuka Plus program, which sponsors children across the country, further demonstrating its dedication to education. In a notable gesture, KPC has pledged to offer full scholarships to all students at Lambwe Special Secondary School from Suba North, ensuring they can pursue their education without financial barriers.
Lambwe Mixed Special Secondary School Principal Margaret Kwamboka lauded the initiative, highlighting how it has addressed the shortage of classrooms in the school.
“We had a shortage of two classrooms, and KPC Foundation has come to our aid. This project is going to have a positive impact on our students, many of whom are orphans facing various social challenges,” Kwamboka said.
Board of Management member Erick Adede echoed similar sentiments, noting that the new classrooms would enhance learning and attract more students.
“The classrooms will motivate students to pursue their academic dreams and improve the school’s infrastructure significantly,” Adede remarked.
Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities were also encouraged not to hide them but instead, take them to school to benefit from such projects.
With this investment, KPC Foundation has demonstrated its dedication to fostering education and empowering the youth in Homa Bay, setting a model for corporate involvement in community development.
