- Maseno School has launched a Ksh4 billion infrastructure project, led by its Old Boys Association, to replace ageing buildings with 40 new classrooms, laboratories, dormitories and a dining hall.
- Chief Principal Peter Owino has commended President Ruto for supporting the project, noting the school has long produced strong results despite limited resources.
- Board chairperson Ambrose Weda said the initiative reflects alumni commitment to the institution and will require sustained collaboration between government, management, parents and stakeholders.
Maseno School has embarked on a Ksh4 billion infrastructure project aimed at replacing its ageing buildings with modern facilities, marking a major transformation of the 120-year-old institution.
The project, spearheaded by the school’s Old Boys Association, will involve the construction of 40 classrooms, modern laboratories, dormitories and a new dining hall. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Chief Principal Peter Owino said the development would address longstanding infrastructure challenges that have affected the institution despite its strong record in academics and co-curricular activities. “Maseno School has been surviving on limited resources but producing good results in academics and co-curricular activities,” he said.
Owino commended President William Ruto for supporting the project, saying the government’s intervention had come at a critical time as the school sought to modernise its infrastructure. He said the planned facilities would provide learners with a more conducive environment for academic work, talent development and other co-curricular activities.
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The construction of additional classrooms is expected to ease pressure on existing learning spaces, while the new laboratories will boost practical learning. The planned dormitories will improve accommodation facilities, while the modern dining hall is expected to enhance the welfare of learners.
Board of Management chairperson Ambrose Weda said the initiative by the Old Boys Association demonstrated the former students’ commitment to supporting the institution and safeguarding its legacy. He said the project would require sustained collaboration among the government, school management, parents, alumni and other stakeholders to ensure its successful implementation.
The Ksh4 billion development comes as Maseno, one of the country’s oldest learning institutions, seeks to align its physical facilities with its reputation for academic and co-curricular excellence. The school administration said the project will not only address the infrastructure deficit but also provide a modern learning environment capable of supporting the institution’s long-term growth.
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Once completed, the project is expected to give the historic school a new architectural outlook while preserving its legacy of academic excellence and holistic education.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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