Grade 9 students in Lari Sub-County of Kiambu have received equipment from the Member of Parliament, Joseph Mburu Kahangara, to support learning in term one of 2025.
The items, which included lockers and chairs, have relieved parents of the Sh4,500 cost of purchasing lockers while also boosting education in the area.
The initiative implemented in collaboration with the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) aims to improve the education in the Sub-County.
Mburu presented the items on Monday, January 6, 2025, during the launch of the Lari Feeding Programme and the commissioning of Grade 9 smart lockers at Kimende Primary School grounds.
He announced that the lockers will be distributed to all junior secondary schools in Lari by Friday 10th January 2025.
“I have today flagged off smart lockers for over 60 public primary schools in Lari Constituency at Kimende Primary School. We have already distributed them to most schools. This fulfills the promise I made to all Grade 9 parents that no one should have to buy a locker for their child in school,” the MP said.
He also highlighted the importance of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), stating that it equips learners with real-life skills early in their education to prepare them for the future labour market. He reiterated his dedication to realizing this vision for the learners in his constituency.
Under the feeding program, each student in all secondary day schools in Lari Constituency will receive tea at 10am and a nutritious, well-balanced lunch package. Parents will contribute Sh2,000 per term towards the initiative.
“This program will ensure all students remain in school, which I believe will improve their performance,” Mburu said. He also revealed plans to extend the initiative to all primary schools under the name ‘Tap to Eat.’
This development comes as the Ministry of Education prepares to monitor compliance with the academic calendar in schools.
In a statement issued on Saturday, January 4, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that Term 1 will last 13 weeks, including a five-day midterm break.
“Term one of 2025 will have 13 weeks, with five days for a midterm break. The Ministry’s field officers, guided by the Regional and County Directors of Education, will monitor adherence to the academic calendar,” Ogamba stated.
By John Kariba
