Nyaribari Chache MP commissions 8 classrooms, pledges to support education

Nyaribari Chache Constituency Member of parliament (MP) Zaheer Jhanda has commissioned eight classrooms at Kiamabundu Primary School, easing congestion in the school.

The project, funded through the NG-CDF marks a significant boost to education infrastructure in the constituency.

The initiative not only addresses the rising student population but also underscores a broader commitment to ensuring that every child studies in a safe, dignified, and well-equipped environment.

Speaking during the event, Jhanda reaffirms his commitment to improving education facilities across the area, maintaining that his work is to enhance learning in the area.

“I came here to open eight classrooms to help our children get a better learning environment. That is part of my job, and that is why I am here today,” he said.

He observed that the student population in Nyaribari Chache continues to grow, creating pressure on existing facilities, noting that building one or two classrooms at a time is no longer practical.

“Nyaribari Chache is big, and the number of children is increasing every day. We made a deliberate decision to construct modern, state-of-the-art facilities so that our learners can study in a dignified environment. That is why we are putting up eight classrooms at once and in future, where necessary, we will build eight or even ten at a go,” he stated.

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Jhanda revealed that four other schools in the constituency are currently benefiting from similar project aimed at easing congestion and improving learning conditions.

The MP also launched bursary cheques worth Ksh80 million to support both secondary and tertiary students across the constituency.

He emphasized that access to education should not depend on a child’s background.

“I want every child whether from a wealthy family, a struggling household, or an orphaned background to access education without discrimination,” he affirmed.

The legislator took issue with what he described as misplaced priorities under a previous administration, claiming that some schools were allocated costly buses instead of addressing needs that are urgent.

“A school with 200 students does not need a bus worth Ksh10 million. It needs classrooms, desks, chairs, and teachers. We must focus on what truly benefits our children,” he said, adding that discussions are ongoing to reassign some of the buses to institutions that genuinely require them.

Jhanda further pledged that no learner in Nyaribari Chache should be sent home over school fees or minor issues.

“I will not allow any teacher to send a child home because of school fees. No child should miss school because they lack shoes, socks, or come from a humble background. Education is a right, not a privilege,” he said.

By Elizabeth Angira