Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (Handing Over Ceremony of the Project for the Improvement of Educational and Hygienic Environment at Essumba Primary School)

2018/7/30

Japanese (日本語)

Mr. Katayama and Ms. Takashima welcomed by pupils	Mr. Katayama planting a tree
Mr.Katayama visited new classrooms	The new 9 classrooms funded by GGP

Title	Handing Over Ceremony of the Project for the Improvement of Educational and Hygienic Environment at Essumba Primary School
Date	30^th July 2018
Location	Essumba Sub location, Central Bunyore Location, Luanda Division, Emuhaya Sub County, Vihiga County
Project Title	The Project for the Improvement of Educational and Hygienic Environment at Essumba Primary School
Amount	US$ 82,980 (approx. Kshs 8.5 Million)
Attendance	Mr. Yoshihiro Katayama – Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan to Kenya Mr. Yui Takashima – Second Secretary of Economic Cooperation Section, Embassy of Japan to Kenya Hon.Omboko Milemba – Area Member of Parliament Mr. Richard Okoto – Deputy County Commissioner, Vihiga County Mr. Elvis Korir – Member of County Assembly Mr. Benson Anima – Chairperson Mr. Joseph Munala – Head teacher Ms. Shirasu Noriko – Exective Director, RESULTS Japan Mr. Yamabe Kiyoaki, Chief Operating Officer, GHIT Fund Dr. Yasuhiro Yasutomi, Director, Tsukuba Primate Research Center, NIBIOHN Teachers, parents and students of Essumba Primary School Total of about 1,000 participants
Main Activity	The Handing Over Ceremony of “the Project for the Improvement of Educational and Hygienic Environment at Essumba Primary School” was held on 30^th July, 2018 in Essumba Sub location, Central Bunyore Location, Luanda Division, Emuhaya Sub County, Vihiga County. In attendance from the Embassy of Japan in Kenya were Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Yoshihiro Katayama, and the project beneficiaries including the local area County officials. The project was awarded a grant of 82,980 (approximately Kshs 8.5 Million) for the construction of 9 classrooms, 6 door pit latrines, renovation of 4 classrooms, installation of 200 desks and 2 water tanks at Essumba Primary School to improve the educational environment. This is a public school established in 1958. The school had 13 permanent classrooms, however the classrooms were dilapidated, some had no windows and floors were damaged. The number of pupils was over capacity. The ratio of latrines to pupils did not adhere to the specifications of the Ministry of education. The ceremony started with hoisting of national flags of both Kenya and Japan and traditional dance performed by pupils. This was followed by speeches filled with appreciation from the officials. Abel Kipyatar, from class 7, gave his thanks speech as a representative of all the pupils. He promised to maintain their facilities and use them well. While giving his speech, Mr. Katayama congratulated Essumba 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 pupils’ academic performance and the future 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.

Pupils and teachers in the ceremony	Presentation by pupils, expressing their joy by dancing
Mr. Katayama giving a speech	Japanese guests enjoy the entertainments by pupils
Ms.Takashima with pupils	Deputy Deputy County Commissioner, Mr. Richard Okoto – giving a speech