St. Ursula’s Chamakanga special school in Busali ward, Sabatia Sub-County, has received renewed support through the Azerbaijan Ambassador to Kenya, Sultan Hajiyev.
The envoy paid a courtesy call on Vihiga County Deputy Governor Wilberforce Kitiezo at the county offices, before visiting the school to oversee the handover of various development projects, aimed at improving conditions for learners with special needs.
The support follows an earlier initiative in 2025, when the school received USD 20,000 through the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA). The funds were used to purchase learning equipment, improve infrastructure and enhance the overall learning environment.
Among the items procured were 100 plastic chairs, 10 tables and an office table. The funds also catered for staff wages, food supplies, necessities, water installation, CCTV surveillance and solar floodlights, thereby significantly improving security and service delivery at the institution.
Speaking during the visit, the Deputy Governor expressed gratitude to AIDA and the Azerbaijani government for their continued support, noting that the assistance had greatly transformed the school.
Kitiezo encouraged parents and guardians to enroll children with special needs at the institution, urging them not to hide them, but instead support their development through education and skills training.
The Deputy Governor reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to partnering with development agencies and diplomatic missions to promote inclusive education and improve the welfare of vulnerable learners in the area.
By Rose Wasike & Florence Oteng’o
