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The community of Makanzani in Rabai Subcounty, Kilifi County identified a critical need for a local secondary school during a participatory assessment meeting held on 8th September. Parents, teachers, elders, youth, and government officials highlighted that students-especially girls-face high dropout rates due to traveling over 10 kilometers to the nearest secondary school, safety concerns, financial barriers, and the absence of facilities aligned with Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). Stakeholders agreed on the urgent need for classrooms, science and digital labs, talent centers, and gender-sensitive facilities to provide accessible, quality education.
This project will address these needs by constructing and equipping a new secondary school in Makanzani, including six classrooms, a science laboratory, a digital library, a computer lab, sanitation facilities, and a talent/musical lab. The school will be furnished with desks, books, and equipment, while teachers will receive training on CBC pathways (Science, Humanities, Talent) and digital skills. A Board of Management and the Rotary Community Corps (RCC) will oversee governance, while the Ministry of Education will assume responsibility for staffing, curriculum, and operational funding.
Timeline:
Months 1-2: Community mobilization, approvals, and establishment of the School Management Committee.
Months 3-8: Construction of classrooms, labs, library, and sanitation facilities, including water harvesting systems.
Months 9-10: Equipping of facilities and training of teachers and Board of Management.
Month 11-12: School handover to the Ministry of Education, community ceremony, and enrollment of the first student intake.
Ongoing: Monitoring, evaluation, and sustainability activities led by the School Board, RCC, and Rotary Club of Mombasa.
Use of Funds:
Grant funds will be used for construction materials, equipping classrooms and labs, digital infrastructure, sanitation facilities, and teacher training.
Club Involvement:
The Rotary Club of Mombasa will oversee project implementation, provide financial management, and coordinate training programs. Members will participate in community mobilization, site visits, monitoring, and mentorship for the Board of Management to ensure sustainability and accountability.
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