St. Anne’s Lioki Secondary School has marked a major milestone following the successful connection of reliable water services by the Githunguri Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GIWASCO), an achievement celebrated by students, teachers, parents, church leaders and community stakeholders.
The event, held at the school grounds, was graced by Fr. Nicholas Odongo, who blessed the installation and commended the collaborative efforts that made the project possible. He described water as a divine gift and a vital resource that upholds health, dignity and human development.
Chief Principal Mrs. Veronica Mwangi expressed gratitude to GIWASCO for addressing a long‑standing challenge within the institution. She noted that consistent water supply will significantly improve sanitation, student welfare and the overall learning environment, enabling learners to concentrate more effectively on their academic goals.
GIWASCO Managing Director, Francis Kahuha, said the investment goes beyond infrastructure, describing it as a commitment to the future of the school’s learners. Drawing from water engineering principles, he encouraged students to manage life’s pressures with discipline, resilience and mentorship, just as water systems require proper pressure regulation to function sustainably.
“In water systems, unmanaged pressure can burst pipes. In life, unmanaged pressure can overwhelm people. The answer is not the absence of pressure, but the presence of support, guidance and purpose,” he said.
Kahuha further challenged students to pursue excellence, reminding them that the country’s future doctors, engineers, teachers, scientists, entrepreneurs and leaders are seated in today’s classrooms.
The arrival of reliable water at St. Anne’s Lioki Secondary School represents more than a service delivery achievement. It is an investment in student wellbeing, educational excellence, health, sanitation and human dignity.
The community celebrated not only the flow of water, but the flow of opportunity, dignity and hope for a brighter future.
By Gideon Wekesa and Grace Naishoo
