Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku witnessed the realization of a project he championed during his tenure as Mbeere North MP, as Safaricom Foundation officially handed over a Sh38 million modern school complex at Katheru Primary School.
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 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.
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.