President William Ruto’s aide, Faruok Kibet, has disbursed Sh1 million to support Malava Special School for the construction of a dormitory and classrooms.
Speaking during the empowerment programme for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Malava Constituency, he confirmed that the special needs school is congested with a poor boarding section, forcing learners to sleep in the classrooms
The school, which is in a sorry state with inadequate classrooms, has resulted in learners having lessons under one roof
Farouk pledged for his unwavering support to the special needs school affirmed that Kenya Kwanza government is committed to infrastructure development in schools as the only way to develop Malava Constituency
He lauded PWDs for educating their children despite their health challenges”Disability is not inability, when PWDs become successful the whole country will be uplifted,” Farouk emphasized.
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The president’s aide assured that United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, the ruling Party will work in partnership with the school’s administration and the constituency chairperson for PWDs Moses Wasike to make sure that PWDs are given due respect and their demands are met as stipulated in the constitution
As PWDs have educated their children, Farouk urged them apply for job opportunities and will be short listed on timely basis, issued with jobs immediately
Malava disability caucus asked Farouk through President Ruto to prioritize and support education among the disabled children in schools and colleges warning teachers against sending away disabled children for school fees
During the empowerment programme PWDs called for efforts from the government to revitalise Vocational Training centre for disabled children to venture in shoe making, tailoring and other skills to uplift their livelihoods.
By Hilda Atika
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