The Finlays Community Trust has invested over Sh 25.4 million in commissioning five transformative infrastructure projects at five secondary schools across Bomet and Kericho Counties over the past eight months.
Some 560 students are set to benefit from the improved learning infrastructure, which includes two classrooms, a standard library, two modern dormitory blocks, and a modern science laboratory.
Speaking during the commissioning of two standard classrooms at Simoti Mixed Secondary School in Konoin Sub County, Finlays Community Trust Board member Sammy Kirui said the infrastructure projects are part of the Trust’s long-term commitment to partner with local communities and nurture sustainable growth in Kericho and Bomet counties.
“Education remains a cornerstone of our focus areas at the Trust, and we remain committed to working hand-in-hand with the local community to identify and address areas that necessitate our support. By enhancing the quality of learning, these initiatives play a vital role in fulfilling the educational aspirations of students in both counties,” Kirui said.
“The Trust has also invested in a mentorship programme as well as a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme to support students in developing their skills and advancing their careers. Building a more conducive learning environment will help to improve student outcomes and provide the necessary tools to build a stronger education framework in the two counties,” he added.
For over a decade, the Trust has invested over Sh220 million in pivotal infrastructure initiatives, transforming the lives of communities in Kericho and Bomet Counties.
Some of the notable infrastructure projects include the construction of Chemasinge Secondary School at a cost of Sh101 million, 18 laboratories, 12 classrooms, 11 libraries, and three dining halls, among others, in the two counties.
In addition to the infrastructure projects, the Trust recently awarded two students scholarships through the Swire Masters Scholarship. The scholarship is given annually to two students in Kericho and Bomet counties, providing an opportunity for a student from each county to benefit from the educational programme.
The students are selected through a highly competitive process to pursue a master’s degree at a university of their choice in the United Kingdom. The scholarship has now benefited 23 students at a cost of Sh104.2 million since its inception in 2012.
By Lamech Willy
