- Three learning institutions constructed under the dam project are about 99 per cent complete.
- The facilities will serve communities affected by the multibillion-shilling water infrastructure project.
- Solar power systems have been installed to reduce operating costs and provide reliable electricity.
The national government plans to operationalise newly constructed schools under the Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project by next month.
The new development is part of the government’s broader efforts to improve access to quality education while ensuring communities affected by the project benefit from the multibillion-shilling investment.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the project, Water Secretary and Mwache Dam Project Manager Eng. Samwel Alima said construction of Lunguma and Fulugani primary schools and Mwache ECDE centre was about 99 per cent complete.
“We have Lunguma and Fulugani Primary schools and Mwache ECDE, which are all almost complete,” Alima said.
Some of the learning facilities constructed under the Mwache Dam project at Fulugani in Kinango, Kwale County.
Some of the learning facilities constructed under the Mwache Dam project at Fulugani in Kinango, Kwale County.
He said the contractor was working around the clock to complete the remaining works and ensure the facilities are ready for use when schools reopen for the third term next week.
Alima said only minor works remained, including inspections and preparations involving the schools’ Boards of Management, teachers and local communities, who will play a role in running and supporting the institutions.
The government expects the new facilities to ease pressure on existing schools while providing learners in communities affected by the dam project with improved learning environments.
Solar systems installed
Alima said the new learning institutions had been equipped with solar power systems to reduce operational costs and ensure reliable access to electricity.
“We have tried our best to make their operations cheaper by installing solar power systems, avoiding reliance on the electricity grid, which is expensive,” he said.
However, Alima urged local communities to take ownership of the facilities and ensure they are well maintained.
He said the Ministry of Water had constructed the schools for the benefit of the affected communities, adding that residents had a responsibility to safeguard and take good care of the institutions.
“I want to urge the communities to own these schools and utilise them,” he said.
By Shaban Omar
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