Students of Kabuku Comprehensive School in Limuru constituency have benefited from a donation of Eight newly constructed classrooms, funded by the Government of Japan through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).
The Ambassador of Japan to Kenya Okaniwa Ken yesterday handed over the project that costed approximately Ksh 16.8 million, at a ceremony attended by Limuru Member of Parliament John Kiragu.
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) is a Government of Japan initiative that aims to provide financial assistance to non-profit development organizations for implementing projects at community level.
According to Okawaniwa the grant Aid is aimed at contributing to the social and economic development of developing countries majorly targeting basic human needs including: agriculture, health care, environment, education and basic economic infrastructure.
“The GGP is here to offer support to organizations in implementing projects contributing to improving the well-being and basic needs of the local population, some of these projects include but not limited to; construction, renovation or provision of equipment for schools, health facilities, vocational training centers, small-sized bridges, boreholes etc.” said Okawaniwa
He added that the project is among many projects proposed by bodies such as NGOs, schools, hospitals and local government authorities, that registered last year for the funding and were found legible
Limuru MP John Kiragu lauded the Government of Japan for the initiative and projected future such impactful partnerships.
“This is a significant step towards easing the country’s financial burden and enabling the government to allocate more resources to other development projects within the sub county as students of Kabuku Comprehensive School have already been provided a safe and improved learning environment” stated MP Kiragu
GGP funds are provided to the recipient organization after an examination and evaluation of each application by the Japanese Government on an annual project-by-project basis. The grant amount per project is generally under 10 million yen (approximately 20 million Kenyan shillings).
By Grace Naishoo
