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KPC Foundation Invests Ksh 5 million Towards Education Projects In Kiambu

BY Soko Directory Team · November 16, 2023 02:11 pm

More than 420 students at Alliance Girls’ High School in Kiambu County are set to enjoy better learning conditions after Kenya Pipeline Company invested KES 5 million, through its Foundation, towards the construction of a science complex.

This noble initiative is in partnership with the Oil Marketing Companies and is geared towards the construction of 8 science laboratories. The construction of this new complex will enable them to study in world-class facilities.

“We are dedicated to enhancing education and fostering growth within our community. We recognize the pivotal role that educational institutions play in shaping the future. We believe that an investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Through this investment, we seek to promote inclusive learning by addressing community needs and working with partners to empower parents and learners,” said Irene Wachira, Trustee, of KPC Foundation.

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“We are grateful to our partners, Kenya Pipeline Foundation, and the Oil Marketing Companies for generously answering our call. We are constructing a state-of-the-art science complex that will not only serve our students but scholars from across the country,” said Mrs. Jedidah Mwangi, Chief Principal, of Alliance Girls’ High School.

In Kiambu County, the Foundation has also invested in the construction of an Ablution block worth Kshs. 2.5 million at Uthiru Primary School. It has also invested in the construction of an administration block and renovation of classrooms worth Kshs. 2.5 million at Nachu Primary School.

Since its inception in 2016, KPC Foundation has spent over Kshs. 172 million on the delivery of education services through infrastructure and ancillary equipment with the construction of 8 laboratories in schools across the counties.

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The Foundation is involved in several education initiatives including a flagship scholarship programme dubbed INUKA which is designed to empower learners with disabilities. The program has benefited over 650 needy and disabled children from across the 47 counties in Kenya.

Every year, it has facilitated the adoption of 94 students at a spend of over Kshs. 60 million which covers school fees, basic needs, mentoring, psychosocial support, and leadership development. In Kiambu County, 14 students have benefited from the scholarship program.

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