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Six Junior Secondary Schools Commissioned in Marakwet West Marakwet West Sub-County has seen the commissioning of six Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), raising the total to 11 schools in the area. The effort forms part of the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) program, a World Bank-supported initiative. Under its phases, the program allocates Sh1 million per classroom, with the Ministry of Education supplementing the construction of additional classrooms in phase four through capitation. Marakwet West Sub-County Education Director, Kipyego A. Sang, outlined the program’s progress, reporting significant strides across its four phases. Phase one provided six schools with nine classrooms. Phase two added 30 classrooms in 29 schools, while phase three included five classrooms. In phase four, 39 schools are expected to each receive one classroom. The schools completed under phase one include Kipkenerr JSS with one classroom, Kamoi’s JSS with two, Kibigos JSS with one, and Kapsowar JSS with one. Four additional classrooms are pending commissioning—two at Kapchepit JSS and two at St. John’s Kaptamutt JSS. During Wednesday’s event, six classrooms from phase two were inaugurated at Hossen, Kipsaiya, Lawich, Cheptulon, Kokwongoi, and Chepkawai JSS. Sang revealed that 24 schools under phase two are at varying stages of completion, with 13 classrooms ready for commissioning within a week. Marakwet West has 107 Junior Secondary Schools, but only 77 have received National Government funding. The fate of 23 schools remains uncertain, although seven classrooms were constructed with support from the National Government Constituency Development Fund. Sang expressed hope that a fifth phase would address the funding gap for the remaining schools. Sang acknowledged delays caused by contractors who were slow to mobilize materials, start work, or initially delivered substandard construction. However, committees led by headteachers and board members are ensuring quality standards are maintained. He noted Kapchepit JSS faced delays in phase one due to impassable roads during the rainy season, but the contractor has since resumed progress. Despite setbacks, Sang expressed satisfaction with the ongoing work, stating that contractors are now performing well. He added that procurement for phase three is ongoing, with tenders advertised and evaluations underway to identify successful bidders. In a hopeful statement, Sang said they anticipate further Ministry of Education efforts to meet the needs of unfunded schools. “We remain optimistic that future phases will cater to these gaps,” he said.
Six Junior Secondary Schools Commissioned in Marakwet West Marakwet West Sub-County has seen the commissioning of six Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), raising the total to 11 schools in the area. The effort forms part of the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) program, a World Bank-supported initiative. Under its phases, the program allocates Sh1 million per classroom, with the Ministry of Education supplementing the construction of additional classrooms in phase four through capitation. Marakwet West Sub-County Education Director, Kipyego A. Sang, outlined the program’s progress, reporting significant strides across its four phases. Phase one provided six schools with nine classrooms. Phase two added 30 classrooms in 29 schools, while phase three included five classrooms. In phase four, 39 schools are expected to each receive one classroom. The schools completed under phase one include Kipkenerr JSS with one classroom, Kamoi’s JSS with two, Kibigos JSS with one, and Kapsowar JSS with one. Four additional classrooms are pending commissioning—two at Kapchepit JSS and two at St. John’s Kaptamutt JSS. During Wednesday’s event, six classrooms from phase two were inaugurated at Hossen, Kipsaiya, Lawich, Cheptulon, Kokwongoi, and Chepkawai JSS. Sang revealed that 24 schools under phase two are at varying stages of completion, with 13 classrooms ready for commissioning within a week. Marakwet West has 107 Junior Secondary Schools, but only 77 have received National Government funding. The fate of 23 schools remains uncertain, although seven classrooms were constructed with support from the National Government Constituency Development Fund. Sang expressed hope that a fifth phase would address the funding gap for the remaining schools. Sang acknowledged delays caused by contractors who were slow to mobilize materials, start work, or initially delivered substandard construction. However, committees led by headteachers and board members are ensuring quality standards are maintained. He noted Kapchepit JSS faced delays in phase one due to impassable roads during the rainy season, but the contractor has since resumed progress. Despite setbacks, Sang expressed satisfaction with the ongoing work, stating that contractors are now performing well. He added that procurement for phase three is ongoing, with tenders advertised and evaluations underway to identify successful bidders. In a hopeful statement, Sang said they anticipate further Ministry of Education efforts to meet the needs of unfunded schools. “We remain optimistic that future phases will cater to these gaps,” he said.

Six Junior Secondary Schools Commissioned in Marakwet West.

Marakwet West Sub-County has seen the commissioning of six Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), raising the total to 11 schools in the area. The effort forms part of the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) program, a World Bank-supported initiative.

Under its phases, the program allocates Sh1 million per classroom, with the Ministry of Education supplementing the construction of additional classrooms in phase four through capitation.

Marakwet West Sub-County Education Director, Kipyego A. Sang, outlined the program’s progress, reporting significant strides across its four phases. Phase one provided six schools with nine classrooms. Phase two added 30 classrooms in 29 schools, while phase three included five classrooms. In phase four, 39 schools are expected to each receive one classroom.

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The schools completed under phase one include Kipkenerr JSS with one classroom, Kamoi’s JSS with two, Kibigos JSS with one, and Kapsowar JSS with one. Four additional classrooms are pending commissioning—two at Kapchepit JSS and two at St. John’s Kaptamutt JSS.

During Wednesday’s event, six classrooms from phase two were inaugurated at Hossen, Kipsaiya, Lawich, Cheptulon, Kokwongoi, and Chepkawai JSS. Sang revealed that 24 schools under phase two are at varying stages of completion, with 13 classrooms ready for commissioning within a week.

Marakwet West has 107 Junior Secondary Schools, but only 77 have received National Government funding. The fate of 23 schools remains uncertain, although seven classrooms were constructed with support from the National Government Constituency Development Fund. Sang expressed hope that a fifth phase would address the funding gap for the remaining schools.

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Sang acknowledged delays caused by contractors who were slow to mobilize materials, start work, or initially delivered substandard construction. However, committees led by headteachers and board members are ensuring quality standards are maintained. He noted Kapchepit JSS faced delays in phase one due to impassable roads during the rainy season, but the contractor has since resumed progress.

Despite setbacks, Sang expressed satisfaction with the ongoing work, stating that contractors are now performing well. He added that procurement for phase three is ongoing, with tenders advertised and evaluations underway to identify successful bidders.

In a hopeful statement, Sang said they anticipate further Ministry of Education efforts to meet the needs of unfunded schools.

“We remain optimistic that future phases will cater to these gaps,” he said.

Six Junior Secondary Schools Commissioned in Marakwet West.

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