KCPE candidates at Bumburi Primary School in Kinango got a reprieve on Thursday after they were given desks to use for the national exams.
The 22 pupils would have used stones
to write their final examination slated for November 1 to 3.
But Kinango MP aspirant
Benjamin Tayari (ODM)
handed 30 desks to the school in what he said was in line with his vision to ensure a conducive environment for learners.
Standard eight pupils in the school have not had desks for a long time despite promises by MP Gonzi Rai.
The school's management said they had been promised 120 desks through the Kinango CDF.
Some of the makeshift desks at Bumburi primary school in Kinango constituency. /ALLOYS MUSYOKA
Tayari said: "I also gave the candidates geometric sets and writing materials. I did the same for candidates at Karyaka Primary School."
The aspirant said
he only just learnt about the lack of desks at the school.
"I felt it was not right for such a thing to happen in the 21st century yet we have leaders and a government in place," he said.
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The school also lacks a number of amenities, leave alone having only one female teacher and one toilet shared by both girls and boys.
Tayari blamed bad leadership in the constituency for the problems being experienced at the institution.
"What these pupils go through is unacceptable. We really need to do something about it. A change is a must for our society," he said.
Tayari urged voters in the area to elect visionary and focused leaders who can steer change.
"I urge you to make a wise decision and elect me for the parliamentary seat," he said. "I cannot sit as my society continues to suffer when those entitled with responsibility to help them are sleeping."
The Education ministry said schools should be supported in line with the government policy and not for political gain.