Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), through its charitable arm, the KPC Foundation, has invested Sh3 million in the construction of a new administration block at Kowour Primary School in Homa Bay County.
The infrastructure upgrade is expected to
improve the learning and teaching environment for over 361 pupils and 18 staff
members by replacing a decades-old facility that had outlived its usefulness.
KPC Managing Director and Foundation Chair Joe
Sang, who commissioned the new block, said the project is part of KPC’s broader
commitment to promoting quality education through targeted infrastructure
development.
“We believe that accessible, quality education begins with the right infrastructure,” said Sang. “This administration block sets the stage for greater administrative efficiency, which translates into better classroom experiences for students.”
Kowour Primary School, founded in 1954, has
long grappled with inadequate space for teachers and administrators.
The new block includes staff offices, a staffroom, and a designated area for
a computer lab that will benefit both teachers and learners.
“Our old administration block was too small.
This new facility will allow us to operate more efficiently and even host joint
meetings,” said Principal Harrison Okech.
Education stakeholders and local leaders welcomed the investment, describing it as a major boost to school management and a model for education infrastructure in the region.
The Kowour project is part of KPC Foundation’s
six-pillar Corporate Social Investment (CSI) strategy, which focuses on
Education, Health, Environment, Youth Empowerment, Water, and Sanitation.
In line with this strategy, the Foundation has
rolled out similar education initiatives in other counties. In June, it
unveiled education projects worth KSh 20.7 million in Siaya and Kisumu.
According to Sang, the Foundation will continue to assess its projects and seek community feedback to ensure long-term sustainability and alignment with national development goals under Vision 2030.
