Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Grant Contract Signing Ceremony for GGP Projects in Kenya)
2018/2/26
Group photo with all participants
| Title | Grant Contract Signing Ceremony for GGP Projects in Kenya | ||||||||
| Date | 26th February 2018 | ||||||||
| Location | Embassy of Japan (Mara Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi) | ||||||||
| Project title and Amount | 1. The Project for Construction of Classrooms at Kwadadu Primary School -USD 50,156 (approx. Ksh 5.0M ) 2. The Project for the Development of Educational Infrastructure at Gabina Primary School -USD 84,409 (approx. Ksh 8.4M ) 3. The Project for the Development of Educational Infrastructure at Reten Primary School -USD 72,404 (approx. Ksh 7.2M) 4.The Project for the Development of Educational Infrastructure at Reteti Primary School -USD 81,622 (approx. Ksh 8.1 M) 5. The Project for the Development of Educational Infrastructure at Leng’arde Primary School -USD 51,519 (approx. Ksh 5.1 M) 6. The Project for Construction of Dormitories at Gesiaga Secondary School -USD 89,952 (approx. Ksh 8.9 M) 7. The Project for Improvement of Educational and Hygienic Environment for Kondoro Primary School -USD 27,514 (approx. Ksh 2.7M ) |
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| Main activity | The grant contract signing ceremony for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) was held on 26th of February 2018 at the Embassy of Japan in Nairobi. GGP Grant Contracts were signed by the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mr. Toshitsugu Uesawa and the representatives of seven grantee organizations. The total amount of the seven projects is more than USD 457,000 (approx. Kshs 45.4Million). Ambassador Uesawa congratulated the seven organizations which were selected from more than 900 applications received this year and wished the recipients successful implementation of their projects. During the occasion, the grant recipients explained the significance of the projects and expressed gratitude to the Government and the people of Japan. 1. The Project for the Construction of Classrooms at Kwadadu Primary School (Kilifi County) Kwadadu Primary School was awarded USD 50,156 to construct four classrooms. Currently, the school has only one permanent classroom and others are all made of mud, so many pupils struggle with jiggers. Learning is also hampered during the rainy season because rain water gets inside the classrooms due to lack of windows and doors. 2. The Project for the Development of Educational Infrastructure at Gabina Primary School (Kilifi County) Gabina Primary School was awarded USD 84,409 to construct four classrooms and three toilet blocks and to install furniture. The existing classrooms are all made of mud and many pupils suffer from jiggers. Learning is also hampered during the rainy season because rain water floods the classrooms. 3. The Project for the Development of Educational Infrastructure at Reten Primary School (Samburu County) Reten Primary School was awarded USD 72,404 to construct 4 classrooms, an administration block and a toilet block and to install furniture. Currently the school runs from class 1 to 4, but they have only one permanent classroom and others are made of wood and iron sheet. Due to lack of toilets, boys and girls share toilet facilities. 4. The Project for the Development of Educational Infrastructure at Reteti Primary School (Samburu County) Reteti Primary School was awarded USD 81,622 to construct 4 classrooms, an administration block, two toilet blocks and a fence and to install furniture. Currently the school runs from class 1 to 4 with 3 classrooms, so two classes need to share one classroom. From class 5 pupils, they have to go to school which is 7km away from this area. 5. The Project for the Development of Educational Infrastructure at Leng’arde Primary School (Samburu County) Leng’arde Primary School was awarded USD 51,519 to construct 2 classrooms, an administration block and two toile blocks and to install furniture. The school runs from Standard 1 to 8 with only 5 classrooms. This means that some classrooms are shared making it very cramped and difficult to learn effectively. In addition, the number of toilets is not enough and the condition of existing toilets is bad and almost full. 6. The Project for Construction of Dormitories at Gesiaga Secondary School (Nyamira County) Gesiaga Secondary School was awarded USD 89,952 to construct two dormitories and to install 86 double deckers. Currently, the school has six dormitories which can accommodate only 720 students against 1,104 students. The dormitories are very crowded and one mattress is shared by two students. 7. The Project for Improvement of Educational and Hygienic Environment for Kondoro Primary School (Migori County) Kondoro Primary School was awarded USD 27,514 to construct two classrooms and six pit latrines and to install 100 desks. Currently, two out of eight classrooms are made of iron sheet and have no walls. Learning is hampered during the rainy season. Through improving educational and hygienic environment at these schools, these seven projects are expected to improve the school enrollment rates and academic performance. The projects are to be completed by February 2019. |
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