Wetangula calls for unity and inclusivity in education as Nambale School opens

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged politicians to refrain from divisive narratives on education, emphasizing that every Kenyan child has an equal right to quality education in any school across the country.

Speaking on Friday during the official opening of the newly constructed Nambale Urban Primary and Junior Comprehensive School, Wetangula said no school should be associated with a particular region, community, or social group.

He noted that schools are built using taxpayers’ money contributed by Kenyans from all walks of life and therefore belong to the entire nation.

“There is no school that belongs to a specific region or people. Equality in education is achieved when children from all parts of the country learn together, and this is how a united nation is built,” he said.

The Speaker called on the Ministry of Education to ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive access to national schools, stressing that inclusivity in education is vital for social cohesion and national development.

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He also directed National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) to fully implement the presidential directive requiring all learners who completed Grade 9 to transition to Grade 10, insisting that no child should be left behind.

Wetangula highlighted the importance of partnerships in improving education infrastructure, noting that collaboration between government institutions and private sector partners has transformed learning environments. He singled out the school’s modern ICT laboratory as a critical facility that will enhance digital learning and give learners access to online educational resources.

“The well-equipped ICT lab in this school will give our young learners an opportunity to learn in a digital environment,” he said.

The three-storey school complex was constructed at a cost of Ksh65 million through a partnership between the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), which contributed Ksh40 million, and the M-Pesa Foundation, which provided Ksh25 million. Of the foundation’s contribution, Ksh10 million was used to furnish the building with modern equipment and infrastructure.

The facility comprises 10 fully equipped classrooms, an ICT laboratory, a library, and a staffroom, all designed to create a conducive learning environment for both pupils and teachers.

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Nambale Member of Parliament Geoffrey Mulanya called on residents to continue supporting government initiatives, saying close collaboration with the national government has accelerated development in the constituency. He also praised the M-Pesa Foundation, describing the project as one of the most significant education investments in the region, particularly benefiting children from humble backgrounds.

M-Pesa Foundation Executive Trustee John Ohaga reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to supporting education initiatives nationwide, revealing that it has invested over Ksh200 million in education infrastructure in Busia County since 2013.

“We are passionate about investing in communities together with partners to create lasting impact through education. This infrastructure will enable learners to explore their full potential and improve academic performance,” Ohaga said.

The foundation remains open to collaborating with county governments and other partners on projects that promote education and community development, as part of its broader commitment to improving livelihoods through sustainable initiatives.

By Obegi Malack