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Safaricom Foundation has handed over a Ksh38 million modern school complex at Katheru Primary School in Mbeere North, enhancing education in the area.
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The project culminated from the Former MP Ruku engagement with the Safaricom Foundation
Safaricom Foundation has officially handed over a Ksh38 million modern school complex at Katheru Primary School in Mbeere North, enhancing education in the area.
The state-of-the-art facility commissioned in the presence of education stakeholders, local leaders, teachers, parents and learners; marks the culmination of years of engagement between Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes CS Geoffrey Ruku and Safaricom Foundation aimed at improving learning conditions at the school.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Ruku recalled how he lobbied the Foundation to support Katheru Primary School after witnessing the challenges learners faced studying in old and dilapidated classrooms.
He said the school’s poor infrastructure had for years denied learners a conducive environment for learning, making the project a priority during his time as MP.
“Seeing this project completed and handed over is deeply fulfilling because it began as a vision to give our children a learning environment that matches their potential,” said Ruku.
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The CS noted that the new classrooms will provide a safe, modern and inspiring atmosphere for learning, a development expected to boost academic performance and enhance the overall learning experience.
He commended Safaricom Foundation for honouring its commitment to the community and reaffirmed the government’s readiness to work with private sector partners to expand educational opportunities across the country.
Safaricom Foundation Director Nicholas Mulila urged learners to make good use of the new facilities and remain committed to their studies, noting that education remains one of the most effective tools for transforming lives.
Parents, teachers and residents welcomed the project, expressing optimism that the improved infrastructure will enhance learning outcomes, increase school retention rates and inspire learners to pursue their dreams.
By Brian Kaleti
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