By Peter Ochungo
Learning activities at the Kibos Special Secondary School in Kisumu County are set to improve significantly, following the handing over of a newly constructed 12-classroom complex.
The over Sh40 million learning centre is among others, expected to create a more conducive learning environment for learners with special needs.
Speaking during the hand-over ceremony on Friday, January 16, 2026, Fredrick Hagga, ministry of education’s directorate of special needs education said the project was funded by various partners, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Rikizi Foundation.
He expressed satisfaction with the construction work, stating that completion of the facility is a pointer to the ministry’s commitment to ensuring that all leaners in the country – irrespective of their physical or mental states learn in accessible and conducive environments.
“The block is of high standard. I am sure learners who will be using it will be comfortable. More importantly, it provides accessibility for all learners who will be here,” he noted.
Joshua Ombaya, School Principal echoed the sentiments, saying that learners will access modern facilities which will in turn enhance their self-esteem.
The school, he added, still needs infrastructural upgrades.
“We are still expanding the facility. If you look at the compound, we have a dormitory that is still stalled. And I know men and women of religion, men and women of goodwill will come and partner with us and will set up that dormitory to a two-storied building.’’
“This school is growing. And most likely, in the next two years, we shall have 800 learners here,” he added.
Peter Otieno Akal, the district president for Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Kisumu District said besides the construction, they also donated 20 braille bibles and 300 braille story books in collaboration with Riziki Foundation and the Ministry of Education.
“May we always share the love of Christ amongst ourselves and amongst the people in our community. This helps bring about a communion of love and a Christ-like attribute to each one of us,” he said.
