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St. Boniface Mugui Secondary School in Embu County is set for transformation as alumni and community rally Ksh 50 Million support.
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Among the school’s pioneer students is Enos Njeru; the National Chairman of KTDA Holdings, who holds Admission Number 02 at St. Boniface Mugui Secondary School.
One of the oldest secondary schools in Embu County is set for a major transformation as alumni, community members and leaders converge this Saturday for a fundraising drive aimed at revitalising the institution and improving learning facilities.
St. Boniface Mugui Secondary School, which has educated generations of students from modest backgrounds who could not afford boarding schools, will host a major fundraiser expected to raise more than Ksh50 million for the construction and equipping of modern Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) workshops, a multipurpose hall and other key infrastructure projects.
Among the school’s pioneer students is Enos Njeru; the National Chairman of KTDA Holdings, who holds Admission Number 02 at St. Boniface Mugui Secondary School. Njeru, fondly known as a village boy because of his humble upbringing and strong ties to the local community, has taken a leading role in championing the institution’s transformation into a modern centre of learning.
The fundraiser will be attended by Senate Majority Leader and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, who will serve as the chief guest, alongside leaders, alumni and friends of the institution from across the country.
Reflecting on his early years, Njeru recalls undertaking various casual jobs, including carrying logs and performing other manual tasks, to support his education and that of his brother while studying at Mugui. He says those experiences shaped his resilience, leadership qualities and commitment to serving others.
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From those humble beginnings, Njeru rose to national prominence after tea farmers entrusted him with leadership responsibilities, recognising the potential he had demonstrated from an early age.
“It will be my pride to see the school that nurtured me and many others receive a facelift and provide future generations with opportunities that many of us could only dream of,” said Njeru.
As a leading advocate for smallholder tea farmers, he believes that support from alumni, leaders, well-wishers and the wider community is critical in enabling St. Boniface Mugui Secondary School to compete favourably with other modern learning institutions.
Njeru nostalgically recalls that the classroom where he attended nursery school later became the same room in which he began his secondary education before eventually being converted into the school dining hall.
He said his humble upbringing continues to inspire his involvement in community development initiatives and efforts aimed at uplifting others.
“We have developed a master plan for a Ksh50 million development project that will be implemented in phases until we transform the school into a modern institution that matches the aspirations of today’s learners and the demands of the contemporary world,” he said.
By Boniface Gikandi
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