Mombasa: The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation recently unveiled a new Sh3.8 million ablution block at the Miritini World Bank Comprehensive School in Mombasa County, aiming to improve sanitation for over 2,200 students. According to Kenya News Agency, the state-of-the-art facility features 20 toilets designed to enhance the learning environment at the school, which is surrounded by residential areas. The school had reached out to the KPC Foundation in June, highlighting a significant lack of adequate sanitation facilities to accommodate its large student body. Irene Wachira, a KPC Director and member of the Foundation Board of Trustees, emphasized the foundation's commitment to supporting communities around Mombasa, where KPC operations begin. "This was initiated by a great need that was sought from us because the school has over 2200 children and didn't have facilities that could accommodate all of them," Wachira stated. She also noted that the foundation extends its support to schools across all 47 counties in Kenya. The construction of the ablution block was completed in just three months, a rapid response to prevent health issues such as diarrhea, which are prevalent due to poor sanitation. Wachira has called upon other organizations to assist the school further, particularly with its ongoing water shortage. Makulata Bana, the school's Head Teacher, expressed relief at the replacement of pit latrines with modern toilets, especially for female students. She revealed that the odor from the old latrines was a significant issue, even affecting KPC staff residing nearby. "KPC boss informed me that employees were rejecting the allocation of houses near the school because of the smell," Bana said. The school had initially requested 72 toilets to cope with high enrollment numbers, and KPC has committed to adding more in the future. Hamza Kombo, an officer from the Jomvu MP's office, praised the project for boosting hygiene standards at the school. He also highlighted additional educational support from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), including the construction of six new classrooms and plans for the first special unit school for disabled children in the area. Kombo encouraged other corporations to emulate KPC Foundation's example and invest in community-driven projects.