Bugo Comprehensive School library in Nyakach Sub-county, Kisumu has received a major boost following a massive book donation drive initiated by County officials and journalists
The initiative by the Chief Officer for Education, Bovince Ochieng, in conjunction with Kisumu journalists saw the Bugo community library benefit from assorted items.
The items included books, sanitary towels, toys, and other assorted items. The event was graced by Beatrice Odongo, County Executive for Sports, Culture, Gender, and Youth Affairs, alongside Dr. Stephen Orot, a former member of the County Public Service Board
Ochieng said the initiative is meant to inculcate a reading culture among the students and assist needy students who lack basic items.
The chief officer, who was the main sponsor of the event, and scribes thanked partners who participated in the initiative.
Dr Orot, the chief guest during the function, urged the students to take their studies seriously so that they could excel, calling upon parents to help teachers instil discipline in their children.
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Dr Orot further advised students to be friends with teachers and books and promised to ensure that the sole laboratory at the junior school is well equipped, as it is vital for students who are interested in technical subjects and STEM.
Madame Odongo said the library will inculcate a reading culture among the students.
“The research has shown that enthusiastic readers also become very good at mathematics, which is a critical subject,” she said.
Odongo also told female students in the learning institution not to engage in early sexual activities to prevent premature pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, further urging them to take their studies very seriously to have a better future.
The chairman of journalists for education at the Bugo community library, Wycliffe Odera, revealed that the gesture will be extended to other learning institutions in the future as the activities are diversified.
He also lauded some partners who ensured the event was a major success.
The school head teacher, Peter Odoyo, said the initiative is a major boost to the Bugo community library.
Some of the key partners included Dawda Yogi Anvi book shop, Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the County government of Kisumu, KESS publishers, Chess More, and the Lisa group of hospitals.
By Fredrick Odiero
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