Wandayi commissions Sh20.7m education infrastructure projects in Kisumu, Siaya

KPC's Strategy and Compliance General Manager, Zilper Abong'o, Nyando Constituency MP Jared Okello and CS Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi tour the new computer laboratory at Ong'eche Secondary School /HANDOUT

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Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi has commissioned Sh20.7 million KPC Foundation-funded education projects in three schools in Siaya and Kisumu counties.

The projects include a Sh5 million computer laboratory at Ong’eche Secondary School in Nyando Constituency, a block with twin laboratories and a classroom at Dr. Idda Odinga Girls Secondary School worth Sh5 million and a Sh10.7 million school bus at Rangala Boys Secondary School.

Speaking during the commissioning events, CS Wandayi noted that the government is keen on advancing quality education in all parts of the country while lauding KPC Foundation for its continuous efforts in promoting access to quality education in institutions.

KPC's Strategy and Compliance General Manager, Zilper Abong'o and CS Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi officially commission the new Rangala Boys Secondary School bus /HANDOUT

“The computer laboratory at Ong’eche Secondary School is already making an impact. It has led to increased student enrolment and is opening doors to modern learning opportunities. For the first time, students at Ong’eche Secondary will sit for computer studies examinations in 2026, building skills that are vital in today’s digital economy. The inclusion of junior secondary students from neighbouring schools further extends the reach of this facility, demonstrating the power of shared resources,” he noted.

“The Rangala Boys Secondary School bus will ensure that students can participate fully in academic, sporting, and co-curricular activities. Reliable transportation is an essential part of enabling students to access holistic learning experiences that develop character and skills beyond the classroom."

On her part, KPC's Strategy and Compliance GM, Zilper Abong’o, noted that KPC Foundation’s impact in the Nyanza region goes well beyond these latest projects.

“In the recent past, KPC Foundation has invested a cumulative KES 46,700,000 in education infrastructure in this region”, she said.

CS Opiyo Wandayi drives the new Rangala Boys Secondary School bus into the school compound /HANDOUT

“KPC Foundation’s education initiatives align with the national government’s goals to increase secondary school enrolment and improve quality school completion rates across Kenya. We believe that education is a powerful tool for change and these projects reflect our commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of where they come from, has access to a conducive learning environment,” she added.

The three projects in Siaya and Kisumu Counties bring the total number of CSI projects by KPC Foundation in the Nyanza region to eight.

The Foundation has previously constructed a dormitory and laboratory at Simbi Secondary school at Sh8 million, an administration and ablution block in Kowuor Primary School at Sh5 million, a multi-purpose hall in St. Mary’s Secondary School at Sh5 million, two classrooms at Lambwe Special School at Sh3 million and a 100-capacity dormitory at Siburi Mixed Secondary School at Sh5 million.

Last week, KPC Foundation commissioned a 100-capacity dormitory at Cardinal Otunga Girls’ High School in Bungoma County at Sh5 million.

These development initiatives form part of KPC Foundation’s broader Corporate Social Investment strategy, anchored in the three core pillars of Education, Health, and Water and Sanitation, which collectively guide its mission to uplift communities by addressing critical social and developmental challenges in a sustainable and impactful manner.