Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Handing Over Ceremony of the Project for the Expansion of Dormitory for St. Anne’s Girls Primary School)

2017/6/16

Japanese (日本語)

Mr. Ishikawa and pupils unveiling the plaque

Mr. Ishikawa touring the school with Sisters and pupils

Pupils expressing their joy by dance and song

Title	Handing Over Ceremony of the Project for the Expansion of Dormitory for St. Anne’s Girls Primary School
Date	16^th June 2017
Location	Mumias Central Division, Mumias Sub County, Kakamega County
Project Title	The Project for the Expansion of Dormitory for St. Anne’s Girls Primary School
Amount	US$ 85,321 (approx. 8.2 Million Kshs)
Attendance	Mr. Hirotaka Ishikawa – First Secretary of Economic Cooperation Section, Embassy of Japan to Kenya Rev. Father Augustine Muyonga – Parish Priest of Mumias Sub County Mrs. Rita Katamu – Curriculum Support Officer of Mumias Sub County Members of Board of Management of St. Anne’s Girls Primary School Head Teacher, teachers, parents and students of St. Anne’s Girls Primary School Total of about 2,000 participants
Main Activity	The Handing Over Ceremony of “The Project for the Expansion of Dormitory for St. Anne’s Girls Primary School” was held on 16^th June, 2017 in Mumias Central Division, Mumias District, Kakamega County. In attendance were First Secretary of Economic Cooperation Section of Embassy of Japan to Kenya, Mr. Hirokata Ishikawa and the project beneficiaries including the local area County officials. The project was awarded a grant of 85,321US Dollars (Approximately 8.2 million Kshs) for the construction of two girls’ dormitories at St. Anne’s Girls Primary School to improve accommodation standards of pupils. This is a public school established in 1938 by the Catholic Church and one of the leading schools in Kakamega county. The existing dormitory was out of date and overcrowded with 750 girls. The ceremony started with traditional Isukuti dance performed by pupils. This was followed by speeches filled with appreciation from the officials. While giving his speech, Mr. Ishikawa congratulated St. Anne’s Girls Primary School for the successful completion of the project and briefly highlighted the other education projects that the Government of Japan has funded in Kenya. In addition to the construction of schools across Kenya, the Government of Japan is an active partner in the development of human resources in the education sector. He hoped that the successful implementation of this project will improve the girls’ academic performance and future women leaders of this country will rise among them and contribute to the development of the community. In closing his remarks, he wished the people long life, good health, great happiness and prosperity.

Photographs

Mr. Ishikawa signing the guestbook	Mr. Ishikawa planting a tree
Mr. Ishikawa unveiling the plaque	Mr. Ishikawa inspecting inside the dormitory
Mr. Ishikawa inspecting the toilet	Head teacher, Sister Petronilla Alyuba giving a speech
Mrs. Rita Katamu giving a speech	Father Augustine Muyonga giving a speech
JICA volunteer, Mr. Koto giving a speech	Mr. Ishikawa giving a speech

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Pupils expressing their joy by dance and song

Two girls’ dormitories funded by GGP