Calls for collective efforts to improve water supply for improved school performance

By Anthony Mwachiro.

Lack of water has been cited as among the challenges that hinder learner’s good performance in schools within Rabai Kilifi County.

Rabai member of parliament, Antony Kenga, said that his leadership is determined to address challenges facing the education sector including ensuring schools have adequate water supply.

Speaking at Jimba Comprehensive school, Kenga, assured Rabai residents of his support in bringing solutions to water problems in the area.

“We understand water is a devolved function but I believe that for us to bring relief to our community the two arms of government need to play their part in eradicating the water problem.” said Kenga.

According to the MP, as the county government is investing in water infrastructure through NG-CDF, plans are underway to ensure all public schools have enough water.

“My office will ensure we have boreholes in schools and the same water will be shared with the community around the schools. In our first phase 5 bore holes will be drilled at Mwele Comprehensive school. Canon Kuri Secondary, Jimba Comprehensive School, Chiferi Primary School and Ribe Girls Secondary School.” He added.

Kenga added that in the next financial year 10 boreholes will be drilled in 10 public schools.

Jimba Comprehensive School board of management chairperson, George Dzoro, lauded efforts by the office of the member of Parliament in dealing with water issues.

“We welcome this borehole project on behalf of the school and Jimba Community, I trust it’s a matter of time water problem within Jimba and Rabai as a whole will be a thing of the past.” He said.

According to Dzoro, the construction of household water pans courtesy of the National Irrigation board was a step towards reducing pressure on piped water.

Similar sentiments were shared by Jimba Sub location assistant chief, Isaack Mkando, who called on the National Irrigation Board through the office of Member of Parliament to revisit their plan of constructing a major Earth Dam at Jimba mission area.

“Yes, we had a problem with land issues but as we stand now, ACK church can confirm that the ownership wrangle of the 6 acres set aside for the construction of the dam is solved.” He said.