The school’s girls-only dormitory was destroyed at the beginning of the second term, forcing the administration to send the affected students home for two weeks.
Although learning has since resumed, the girls, many of whom lost all their belongings, are still grappling with the aftermath of the fire.
Hope was renewed following a visit by the Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK), an agency under the newly established Department of Child Welfare Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, in collaboration with area MP Edith Nyenze.
CWSK, which is mandated to protect and promote the welfare of children across the county, responded through its emergency response programme by donating maize, beans, rice, cooking oil, blankets, bed sheets, school bags, uniforms, toothbrushes, personal hygiene kits and other assorted personal effects
The school’s principal, Jeremiah Mutukaa, welcomed the outpouring support, noting that the school was struggling and was on the brink of closure due to lack of food.
“We are truly grateful for this generous gesture from Child Welfare. These items will go a long way in helping our school move forward and complete the term on a strong note. We’ve faced a difficult period—many of our parents are financially constrained, and the recent fire incident, coupled with food shortages, made the situation even worse. We were almost closing the school”, he stated.
Speaking at the school, Mrs Nyenze reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people of Kitui West, especially during times of hardship.
“When our people are in pain, we stand with them. That is leadership, and that is service,” she said.
CWSK representative Lucy Kuria stated that the organisation is committed to ensuring a comfortable stay and conducive learning environment for the students.
“Most of these students come from needy backgrounds and lack basic needs that is why we deemed it fit to visit and share with them,” she said.
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