The Kajiado County Government has launched the construction of a Sh10 million multipurpose hall at Oloolaiser High School in Kajiado North as part of efforts to improve learning infrastructure and enhance the education environment.
Governor Joseph Ole Lenku presided over the groundbreaking ceremony attended by county officials, education stakeholders, teachers and students.
The project will be implemented in three phases, with the first phase comprising the ground floor of the proposed two-storey building expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Speaking during the event, Lenku said the county remained committed to investing in education infrastructure to create a conducive learning environment for students.
He added that the county government will also tarmac the access road linking the school to the main road under the Kenya Urban Support Programme to improve accessibility.
The governor urged students to remain disciplined and focused on their studies, saying consistency and hard work were essential to achieving academic success.
Oloolaiser High School Board of Management Chairman Lay Canon Njoroge thanked the county government for funding the project, saying the facility would significantly improve learning conditions.
Njoroge also appealed to the county government to fence the school to enhance the safety and security of students and teachers.
Kajiado County Director of Education Dr. Martin Cheruiyot commended the county’s continued investment in education and lauded Oloolaiser High School for its strong academic performance in recent years.
Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo thanked Governor Lenku for fulfilling his pledge to support the school and urged the Ministry of Education to release capitation funds to schools on time to ensure uninterrupted learning, particularly for candidates preparing for national examinations.
Oloolaiser High School is one of the key secondary schools in Kajiado North, and the new facility is expected to support academic and co-curricular activities while contributing to the county’s broader agenda of improving education infrastructure.
By Newtone Mbuka and Peter Muteti
