Kanduyi MP John Makali has revealed that his constituency’s NG-CDF committee has disbursed Ksh43.3 million to facilitate the construction of more Junior Secondary School (JSS) classrooms and other essential facilities in schools ahead of next year’s Grade 9 admissions.
Speaking at Musikoma Primary School during the handing over of the cheques to head teachers on Thursday, Makali revealed that most schools in the area have dilapidated structures, but affirmed that they will be renovated into modern structures complete with tiled floors.
“The decision to construct Junior Secondary classrooms in my constituency was informed by the lack of decent structures that could host grade 9 learners next year,” Makali stated.
The MP explained that after the 24 classrooms are completed, it would bring the total number of new JSS classrooms to 38.
Makali called on school heads and contractors to ensure that quality work is delivered and handed over before schools reopen in January.
Further, he urged the National Treasury to ensure they release 2024/25 NG-CDF monies on time to allow constituencies to implement development projects uninterrupted.
“In this 2024/25 financial year, the National Treasury has not released the NG-CDF capitation, this Ksh43.3 million disbursed today is last year’s,” he said.
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Makali called on parents to be vigilant with their children especially girls to curb cases of drug abuse and teenage pregnancies.
“This is the festive season and we have many social activities going on and these activities are sources of teenage pregnancies, please parents let us be careful with our young girls. We need our girls back to school,” he said.
The MP decried increased insecurity, especially in schools and called on relevant authorities to be vigilant and increase their surveillance.
By Tony Wafula
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