LODWAR, Kenya — The Kenya Power Foundation has handed over a fully constructed classroom at Napetet Mixed Day Secondary School in Lodwar, Turkana County, easing congestion that had forced Form 2 students to attend lessons in a neighbouring primary school.
The intervention targets a long-standing infrastructure gap that disrupted learning and strained both institutions.
School administrators said the shortage of classrooms had compelled learners to share facilities with younger pupils, affecting concentration and academic progress.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Logan Hambrick, Chairperson of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to education as a core pillar of community empowerment.
“As a Foundation, we are confident that this classroom will not only strengthen learning outcomes in this school, but also provide learners with a safe, dignified, and fully dedicated environment where they can focus, thrive, and realise their full potential,” she said.
Foundation officials noted that beyond infrastructure, the project seeks to restore dignity and stability in the learning environment. Improved facilities are expected to enhance academic performance, boost student retention and contribute to long-term socio-economic development in the region.
The Foundation also donated foodstuffs, stationery and sanitary towels to support learners’ welfare.
Officials described the move as part of a holistic empowerment approach that recognises the link between education, nutrition, and student well-being.
Turkana County leaders and education stakeholders welcomed the initiative, saying it aligns with national efforts to strengthen access to quality education under Article 43 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to education.
Also present at the event were Regional Manager North Rift Eng. Mary Kirui, Turkana County Business Manager Sila Okode, Uasin Gishu County Business Manager Eng. Peter Njoroge, and staff drawn from the Foundation and regional offices.
Community members said the new classroom will reduce overcrowding and create a more conducive environment for learners in Lodwar, where infrastructure deficits have historically hindered access to quality secondary education.
The Foundation reiterated its call for partners and well-wishers to collaborate in expanding similar initiatives across the country.
