Kisumu Central MP Dr. Joshua Oron has clarified the source of the new school bus at MMSHA, ending an online debate over who financed the vehicle.
Speaking at the official launch of the 67-seater bus on Wednesday, Dr. Oron said the acquisition was made possible through a partnership between the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), the school’s board of management, and parents. The project cost Ksh18 million, with parents contributing Ksh10 million and the MP’s office adding Ksh8 million over seven terms.
“We are at MMSHA Junior Secondary School to unveil a bus that has been bought through a partnership between the parents and the National Government CDF at a cost of Ksh18 million, with a capacity of more than 76 seats,” Dr. Oron said.
The MP noted that the bus will facilitate academic trips, ease transport for teachers, students, and even the surrounding community. He also highlighted plans to upgrade the school’s infrastructure, including replacing asbestos roofs with iron sheets, converting temporary classrooms into permanent structures, and constructing additional classrooms to accommodate MMSHA’s 3,000 learners, a significantly high enrollment compared to other schools in Kisumu Central.
“The bus will benefit teachers, pupils, and the community. Our future plans include building new classrooms, removing asbestos roofs, and renovating existing classrooms,” Dr. Oron said.
The MP also praised MMSHA teachers for maintaining high academic performance levels despite infrastructural challenges.
The launch ceremony was attended by local leaders, including Railway Ward MCA Sammy Onyango, Kondele Ward MCA Joakim Oketch Swagga, and Kajulu Ward MCA Ben Adega, among other dignitaries.
