Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Handing Over Ceremony of the Project for the Improvement of Educational Environment for Primary Schools within the Tea Farm Areas of Nandi County)

2016/5/16

Mr. Mori, Charge d’ Affaires of Japanese Embassy in the Republic of Kenya and Mr. Cornelius Serem, Member of Parliament of Aldai Constituency celebrating completion of classroom with pupils.

Newly constructed classrooms

Mr.Mori cutting the ribbon to open the new school.

Mr. Mori calling on Mr. Dominic Biwott, Deputy Governor of Nandi county

Mr. Mori welcomed by Community members

Title	Handing Over Ceremony of the Project for the Improvement of Educational Environment for Primary Schools within the Tea Farm Areas of Nandi County
Date	16^th May 2016
Location	Kaptumo Division, Nandi South District, Nandi County
Project Title	The Project for the Improvement of Educational Environment for Primary Schools within the Tea Farm Areas of Nandi County
Amount	US$ 119,811 (Approx. 11 Million Kshs)
Attendance	Mr. Mikio Mori - Charge d’ Affaires of Japanese Embassy in the Republic of Kenya Hon. Cornelius Serem - Member of Parliament of Aldai Constituency Hon. Mary Emase - Member of Parliament of Teso South Constituency Hon. Samuel Ng’eny - former Deputy Speaker of National Assembly Mme. Lucy Mulili - County Commissioner of Nandi Couty Mme. Rosemary Korir - CEC Education Ms. Marianne Kittany Officials from County and National government Head Teachers of Primary and Secondary Schools Kaboi Aone Ms. Rhodah Kitany The management and staff of Oasis Logistics Youth Group Head teacher, Teachers, Pupils and Parents from Kapchemosin and Kipsiorori Primary School The community members of Kapchemosin and Kipsiorori villages Total of about 1000 participants
Main Activity	The Handing Over Ceremony of “The Project for the Improvement of Educational Environment for Primary Schools within the Tea Farm Areas of Nandi County” was held on 16th of May, 2016 at Kaptumo Division, Nandi South District, Nandi County. In attendance were Charge d’ Affaires of Japanese Embassy in the Republic of Kenya, Mr. Mikio Mori and the project beneficiaries including the local area county officials. The project was awarded a grant of 119,811 US Dollars (Approximately 11 million Kshs) for the construction of 10 classrooms, 2 administration blocks, 12 toilets, installation of 4 water tanks and provision of 250 student’s desks to improve learning environment for the pupils of Kipsiorori and Kapchemosin Primary Schools. Before heading to the ceremony, Mr. Mikio Mori, Charge d’ Affaires of Japanese Embassy in the Republic of Kenya made a courtesy call on Mr. Dominic Biwott, Deputy Governor of Nandi county. Mr. Biwott appreciated the continuous development assistance from the Japanese Government. The ceremony started with dance performed by pupils and community members. This was followed by speeches filled with appreciation from the officials. Mr. Cornelius Serem, Member of Parliament of Aldai Constituency thanked the Government and people of Japan for the generous support to Nandi county. He expressed his county’s wish to have further partnership with Japan in various areas of cooperation for the development of the county. While giving his speech, Mr. Mikio Mori congratulated the schools for successful completion of the project. He mentioned the strong ties of friendship between Japan and Kenya stating that Kenya is the largest recipient of Japan’s ODA in the Sub-Saharan Africa. He also mentioned that Japan’s ODA had emphasized cooperation in education for promoting human security. He introduced educational projects which had been supported by JICA in Kenya. Mr. Mori also mentioned that the 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) would be held in Kenya in August. This would be the first TICAD ever held in Africa, and would therefore have historical significance in strengthening the ties between Japan and Africa.

Photographs

Mr. Mori touring the school site with Ms. Kittany

Mr. Mori congratulating successful completion of the project by writing message in Japanese

Officials and Mr. Mori and dancing together with pupils to express their joy

Ms. Kittany giving a speech

Nandi County Commissioner, Mme. Lucy Mulili giving a speech

Member of Parliament of Teso South Constituency, Hon. Mary Emase giving a speech

Member of Parliament of Aldai Constituency, Hon. Cornelius Serem giving a speech

Charge d’ Affaires of Japanese Embassy in the Republic of Kenya, Mr. Mikio Mori greeting in Kalenjin language

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Mr. Mori and Mr. Serem unveiling the plaque.

Mr. Mori and Officials in front of Kapchemosin Primary School