Kenya to Begin Construction of 16,000 Classrooms for Junior Secondary Schools

Kenya to Begin Construction of 16,000 Classrooms for Junior Secondary Schools.

The Kenyan government plans to start constructing 16,000 classrooms for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) beginning next Monday. Dr. Belio Kipsang’, Principal Secretary for Basic Education, announced this significant initiative to facilitate students’ transition to Grade 9 under the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

The World Bank is funding this project under the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) program. The completion date for the project is set for 2025.

Key Project Details include:

• Number of Classrooms: 16,000
• Objective: Support the transition to Grade 9
• Start Date: Next Monday

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Project Management Guidelines:

Dr. Kipsang’ outlined specific guidelines to ensure the project’s efficiency and transparency. These guidelines direct regional, county, and sub-county directors, as well as the involved schools.

1. Dedicated Project Account: Schools must open a dedicated project account. The account should have signatures from the Board of Management (BOM) chairpersons, the Junior School Committee, the Parents Association, and the school head.
2. Adherence to Designs and Bill of Quantities (BQs): Schools must strictly follow the designs and BQs provided by the Ministry of Education. Materials used in construction must meet the specified standards.
3. Proper Financial Documentation: Schools must maintain detailed financial records, including payment vouchers, invoices, cash sales receipts, fund receipts and expenditure summaries, bank statements, and board meeting minutes.
4. Compliance with Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, 2015: Schools must adhere to Sections 91 and 92 of the Act to ensure proper procurement processes.
5. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Schools must implement safeguards to manage environmental and social risks. This includes child protection, learner safety, and waste management.

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Earlier this month, Dr. Kipsang’ restated that the government is committed to constructing 16,000 classrooms nationwide. This commitment forms part of a broader strategy to prepare for the transition to Junior Secondary School under the new CBC. These classrooms will integrate within primary schools across the country, supporting the first cohort of students to experience the JSS system.

This classroom construction initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing educational infrastructure in Kenya. It aligns with the government’s objective of ensuring a smooth transition to the new curriculum and providing adequate learning facilities for students. The project also emphasizes the importance of accountability, transparency, and environmental considerations in public infrastructure projects.

Kenya to Begin Construction of 16,000 Classrooms for Junior Secondary Schools.

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