Kieni MP Takes Action to Address Flooded School Facilities Before Reopening

Kieni – As schools in Kieni prepare to reopen on Monday, Member of Parliament Njoroge Wainaina has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and sanitation of school facilities following recent flooding. Wainaina has initiated the use of exhausters to drain flooded pit latrines across the constituency’s schools, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

According to Kenya News Agency, the urgency of these measures is to prevent any disruption in school attendance due to the unsanitary conditions caused by the floods. This initiative aligns with directives from President William Ruto, who recently emphasized the importance of utilizing the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) to repair educational facilities affected by natural disasters.

A report from the Ministry of Education highlights the extent of the impact, noting that more than 60 schools in Nyeri County have experienced flooding in their sanitation facilities, with Kieni Constituency being the hardest hit. The assessment indicated that the floods affected a mix of primary and secondary schools across the region, with Kieni recording the highest number of impacted schools.

Wainaina also mentioned that local parents have been involved in the efforts, assisting with draining water from classrooms that were less affected by the floods. The MP’s commitment to restoring both classrooms and toilets underscores the community’s collective effort to ensure that educational activities can resume safely and without the risk of health issues related to the floodwaters.