DCI officers from Kisumu donated foodstuffs, learning materials and other commodities to assist needy students at the Kibos School for the blind primary.
The officers noted that it was important to come to the aid of the poor students especially those with terminal illnesses and special needs.
Led by the County Criminal Investigation officer Francis Wanjau, the officers said their personal donation was their way of sharing with the needy in society.
Wanjau who was also celebrating his birthday acknowledged the need to support the poor students, especially those with special needs and terminal illnesses saying most of them come from poor backgrounds.
He noted that the learners despite receiving capitation from the national government, still needed more assistance and more organizations should come in to assist.
"We have the Braille printing papers that are just so expensive per student, that's why we are also urging locals and well-wishers within the region to extend a helping hand to the school."
The donations included brail printing papers, rice, maize flour, cooking oil, Sanitary towels, eggs, wheat flour and soaps among others.
The officers also planted over 200 trees at the school compound to help conserve the environment.
While appreciating the gesture, the school Carolyne Templer noted that it was the first time they were receiving such donations from police officers and thanked them for the move.
Templer noted that they still depend much on well-wishers since the capitation by the government is not enough.
She noted that some learning material such as Braille printing papers was very expensive for the students including the school which has been in existence for the last 59 years.
The school has 178 learners and 19 teachers, and despite the challenges they face, the school head noted that they have continued to perform extremely well including in co-curriculum activities.
