By Kamadi Amata
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has officially unveiled a 20-door ablution block at Miritini World Bank Comprehensive School in Mombasa County. The project aims to enhance sanitation and the learning environment for over 2,500 students, including special needs learners.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by KPC Foundation Board of Trustees member, Ms. Irene Wachira, Jomvu MP Hon. Badi Twalib Bady, and senior government representatives. This milestone marks a significant contribution to improving education for the Jomvu community.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Wachira highlighted the critical role of sanitation in education. “Proper hygiene facilities are essential for better education outcomes. Our Ksh. 3.8 million investment in upgrading this facility, originally built in 1988, ensures students can focus on learning in a safe environment, free from illnesses caused by poor hygiene,” she said.
Wachira emphasized that the KPC Foundation prioritizes education, alongside health, water, sanitation, and the environment, as part of its core social investment areas. She called for more collaboration between public and private sectors to safeguard the well-being of students.
Hon. Badi Twalib commended the KPC Foundation’s commitment to local schools, encouraging other corporate bodies to make similar contributions. “Ensuring our children learn in a safe, hygienic environment is fundamental to their success. This project addresses a crucial need in our schools and sets a positive example for others to follow,” the MP noted.
The KPC Foundation has a long-standing history of supporting educational infrastructure across Kenya, having constructed over 38 facilities, including laboratories, classrooms, and ablution blocks, in schools nationwide.
With the completion of this project, Miritini World Bank Comprehensive School students can look forward to a healthier, more conducive learning environment.
