Several schools in Githunguri Constituency have received learning equipment and infrastructure upgrades through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) in a move aimed at improving the learning environment for pupils and students.
The initiative, spearheaded by Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba, involved the distribution of desks, chairs, water storage tanks and other facilities to learning institutions across the constituency.
A total of 1,100 desks and chairs were distributed to 11 schools to help address classroom congestion and ensure learners have adequate furniture during lessons. Each school received 100 desks and 100 chairs as part of the program.
Speaking during the distribution exercise, Wamuchomba said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen education infrastructure and enhance the quality of learning in local schools.
“Our goal is to ensure that every child study in a dignified and comfortable environment,” said Wamuchomba. “By providing desks and chairs, we are reducing overcrowding in classrooms and creating better conditions for effective learning.”
She noted that access to adequate classroom furniture remains a challenge in some schools, making it necessary for leaders and education stakeholders to invest in learning facilities.
The MP emphasized that improving school infrastructure plays a key role in enhancing student concentration, comfort and academic performance.
In addition to classroom furniture, the NG-CDF delivered 12 water storage tanks with a capacity of 10,000 litres each to several schools and police posts within the constituency.
The water tanks are expected to enhance access to clean water, improve sanitation standards and support daily operations in the institutions.
Wamuchomba said reliable water supply is essential in both learning institutions and security facilities, particularly during dry seasons when water shortages are common.
“Water is a basic need in our schools and public institutions,” she said. “These tanks will help ensure that learners, teachers and officers have access to clean water for hygiene and other essential uses.”
Mukua Secondary School also benefited from the programme after receiving 20 dining tables aimed at improving the school’s dining facilities and providing students with a more comfortable environment during meal times.
Administrators said the additional dining equipment will help improve order and convenience during meals, especially in institutions with growing student populations.
At the same time, the MP launched cabro paving works and classroom renovation projects at Kwa Mukua Primary School as part of efforts to further improve infrastructure in the institution.
The cabro paving project is expected to help reduce dust during dry seasons and mud during rainy periods, while also improving accessibility and cleanliness within the school compound.
“This renovation project will help create a safer and cleaner environment for pupils,” Wamuchomba said. “We want our schools to be places where children can learn comfortably and focus on their education.”
Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi, who attended the event, commended the initiative and emphasized the importance of investing in education infrastructure.
“Supporting schools through improved facilities is one of the most effective ways to strengthen education in our communities,” said Koimburi. “When learners have the right environment, their performance improves.”
School administrators and education stakeholders welcomed the support, noting that the new desks, water tanks and dining equipment will significantly improve the welfare of learners.
They also thanked the NG-CDF Githunguri office for prioritizing the needs of schools in the constituency and supporting efforts to improve learning conditions.
Local leaders said the distribution of the equipment and the launch of renovation works reflect continued efforts to address infrastructure gaps and enhance the quality of education for thousands of learners in Githunguri Constituency.
By Grace Naishoo
