President William Ruto, accompanied by other officials, inspect progress at Nairobi School on January 12, 2025/PCS President William Ruto has lived up to his word by releasing a total of Sh220 million to support critical infrastructure development at Nairobi School and State House Girls, two of the country’s leading public secondary schools.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, representing the President, visited both institutions on Thursday to officially hand over the funds.
Nairobi School received Sh150 million while State House Girls got Sh70 million.
The funds will go toward accelerating the completion of key projects aimed at easing congestion and enhancing the learning environment.
At Nairobi School, the Sh150 million will finance the ongoing construction of a state-of-the-art Science Complex, a 1,000-bed dormitory, and 12 new classrooms.
These upgrades are expected to be completed before the next academic term, benefiting the school’s population of nearly 2,000 students.
“The Science Complex will provide students with advanced resources to pursue science and technology subjects, equipping them with skills aligned to our development goals,” said Bitok.
In his address, the PS also hailed the school for maintaining its strong presence in STEM education.
The school, he said, continues to represents Kenya on global platforms as the International Mathematics Olympiad and other Pan-African competitions.
Ruto had personally visited Nairobi School on January 12 to inspect the progress of the projects.
He stressed the importance of education as a driver of Kenya's growth and development, noting that an empowered and well-educated generation would be key to the nation's economic and social progress.
"Our goal is to give our children the opportunity to be the best that they can be in society and contribute to the transformation of Kenya," he said.
The new dormitories and classrooms will also help alleviate overcrowding, particularly for students from distant regions who rely on boarding facilities.
The dormitories comprise two blocks with three floors each, with the ground floors having 42 cubes while first floors and second floors will have 47 cubes respectively, with each cube accommodating four occupants.
The two blocks will also have entertainment halls on the ground floor to cater for at least 60 to 100 occupants.
At State House Girls, the Sh70 million investment will support similar projects, including a Science Complex, new dormitories, and additional classroom blocks.
The funding ensures continued progress in improving infrastructure for a growing student population.
The President last visited the institution on July 31, 2024 where he engaged the management and the students.
These efforts form part of Ruto’s wider education agenda aimed at achieving 100 per cent transition and providing equitable access to quality learning environments.
This funding, Bitok said, reflects the president's commitment to the education sector and to ensuring no learner is left behind.
