Narok County Government has commissioned projects worth Sh100 million in Narok Town Ward that were implemented in the 2022/2023 financial year.
The projects include construction of: classrooms, water projects, dispensaries, slaughter house livestock markets, and renovation of roads in various parts of the county.
Speaking when launching a water project and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) at Emayian Primary School, the governor Patrick Ntutu said the implementation of the projects commenced shortly after he took office in the year 2022.
“We began this journey with Late Member of County Assembly (MCA) Lucas Kudate, who passed on last year. The initiative began with public participation to identify development priorities, which were then integrated into the county’s development plan for 2022-2027,” he said.
Governor Ntutu noted that the key priorities established by the Narok Town Development Committee included expanding structures in schools as the number of school going children had increased.
“We have built classrooms at Empopongi, Oleleshwa and Emayian primary schools. An ECDE center was created at Nkama area to address the long journeys the children walk to access public schools, exposing them to risks of wildlife encounter, harsh weather and defilement,” he said.
He reiterated that a modern administration block, with ten offices was built at Pulunga Primary School, providing teachers with ample workspace and standardised facilities to carry out their mandate.
At Oleleshwa and Nkairamram Primary school, the governor said that county government put up a fence around the school to boost the safety and security of the learners.
On water projects, the county government has established boreholes and water pans at various sites that include; Emayian Primary school, township slaughter house, Katakala secondary school and Ololii village.
“The water source has been connected to local homesteads to ensure accessible clean water for both residents and livestock,” he said.
Two major dispensaries, Oleleshwa and Nairasirasa, were built to address the long distances residents used to trek to look for health services.
Also built is a modern Sanitation block at the busy ODM market and Ewaso Nyiro market.
Governor Ntutu called on the residents to participate in Public Participation forums once called upon so that they can prioritise the projects they wished implemented.
“These projects were prioritised by wananchi, we want you to volunteer again when we call you for public participation to air your views on the projects you want to be implemented,” he said.
By Ann Salaton
