The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Committee has called for increased collaboration between constituencies on development projects, particularly in urban areas, as a way to cut costs and enhance efficiency.
This recommendation came during the Committee’s ongoing inspection tour of Junior Secondary School (JSS) projects in Nairobi County, funded through a Ksh 1 billion special grant.
The inspection, now in its second day, is being led by Committee Chairperson and Eldama Ravine Member of Parliament Musa Sirma.
During the visits, the Committee observed that many schools in Nairobi’s densely populated neighborhoods serve learners from multiple neighboring constituencies, making a collaborative approach both practical and necessary.
One successful example highlighted by the Committee was the GSU Secondary School in Ruaraka Constituency, where infrastructure development was jointly funded by the NG-CDF allocations of Ruaraka and Roysambu constituencies. The school, located within the GSU Headquarters, primarily serves students from nearby informal settlements spanning both constituencies.
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“This is clearly the way to go to ensure we reach as many beneficiaries as possible,” noted Sirma.
He emphasized that Nairobi’s schools face unique challenges, including severe land scarcity and overcrowding, which require innovative approaches to infrastructure development.
“With no land space for expansion to accommodate more learners, going up is clearly the only way out,” said Sirma, adding that multi-storey classroom blocks and dormitories are often the only viable solution in urban areas, though they are significantly more expensive than in rural settings.
The Committee further noted that many schools in the capital are severely overcrowded, with some reporting classroom populations exceeding 100 students per class, underscoring the urgent need for scalable, shared solutions.
By Obegi Malack
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