By Andanje Wakhungu
The management of Friends Malava Primary school in Kakamega North sub county has lauded the continued support the institution has been receiving from a renowned automotive company.
Led by its Board of Management (BoM) Chairman Aggrey Busiega, the school which is located in Mugai Shirugu ward has been earmarked by the Isuzu East Africa Company where it has been launching various projects in the last nine years.
Speaking during the handing over of modern washrooms for the special pupils in the school, Busiega observed that the company had cemented a lasting relationship with the school that has seen it benefit from the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
“We are very thankful to Isuzu for coming here today to hand over modern toilets for our special needs learners and this will go a long way in assisting them as they were experiencing challenges accessing the normal washrooms. It has taken almost a year and true to their word, they have come over to officially hand them to us. This is not the first project as they have also donated water tanks and learning materials among other assistive equipment to the special unit over the years,” he said.
The Parents Teachers Association (PTA) led by its Chairman Boniface Chrispo also appreciated the good work the giant motor company was doing at the school noting that they were also committed in ensuring that those with sewing skills were provided with machines to start exploring their talents, noting that it was a way of empowering them once they venture into the outside world.
The school head teacher Caleb Sichenga said that it was a big privilege for his school to be considered as a beneficiary considering the many schools in the area.
He pointed out that the foundation stone laid by the management of the motor company for the commencement of a resource center at the school was the biggest milestone as it will encompass a library, computers and a section for indoor games and Playstation among others that will not only enlighten the pupils from the school but also other pupils from outside.
“With the completion of the resource center, the face of the school is bound to change completely and we will have more pupils coming to our school so as to enjoy the services, and our together they will have an opportunity to learn more and explore further in matters education,” he said.
Speaking during the ceremony, Isuzu East Africa Human Resource Manager Fred Wasike assured the school management that the company was committed to uplift the education standards in the school considering it was among the oldest schools, being started way back in 1915 by Christian missionaries.
“This is an old school and we felt that it deserved some uplifting considering the number of pupils who have gone through it since inception. We have been trying to assist them in whichever little way we can to make the learning environment conducive for every learner,” he said.
He added: “Our latest pledge to put up a resource center is aimed at cultivating the reading culture not only in schools but also the local community because an educated society is an enlightened one. As a company, we will continue to partner with schools to improve on the education sector and promote learning to the next level.”
