Kiambu Constituency is set to address a longstanding education gap in Kirigiti with the launch of a new primary school, a project expected to ease the burden on families whose children have been forced to travel several kilometres to access basic education.
Kiambu Town MP Machua Waithaka said preparations for the grand launch of Kirigiti Primary School were complete, with the ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, marking a significant milestone for residents who have for years lacked a primary school within their locality.
The project is expected to bring relief to parents and learners who have had to rely on neighbouring institutions, including Kiuu River Primary School, Kiambu Primary School and Riabai Primary School.
According to Mr Waithaka, Kirigiti has remained the only location in Kiambu Constituency without a primary school, forcing children to walk approximately two kilometres to reach the nearest learning institutions.
The new school is expected to bring education closer to households, reduce the distance learners travel daily and ease the logistical and financial challenges faced by parents.
“This project will bring much needed relief to families and bring learning closer to home for our children,” Mr Waithaka said.
The initiative comes amid growing demands for accessible educational facilities as communities expand and the need for additional school infrastructure increases.
For parents in Kirigiti, the establishment of a local primary school is expected to reduce the time children spend travelling to and from school while improving access to learning opportunities within the community.
The project is also expected to create opportunities for local residents during construction, with Mr Waithaka directing the contractor to prioritise people from the area when recruiting casual labourers.
The legislator said the directive was intended to ensure that the community benefits economically from the development beyond the provision of educational infrastructure.
“I have instructed the contractor to prioritise local residents when sourcing labour once construction commences,” he said.
The construction will be undertaken by the State Department for Housing and Urban Planning under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in Kiambu Constituency.
The partnership is expected to support the expansion of public infrastructure while addressing a critical social need in the constituency.
Although the launch marks an important step towards improving access to education in Kirigiti, the project’s long term impact will depend on the timely completion of construction and the provision of the necessary facilities to support effective teaching and learning.
The establishment of the school is expected to ease pressure on neighbouring institutions by providing an additional option for families seeking primary education for their children.
For Kirigiti residents, the project represents a long awaited opportunity to have a school within their locality, reducing the distance learners must cover and bringing an essential public service closer to the community.
The launch is therefore expected to place education infrastructure at the centre of local development priorities, with residents looking forward to the school becoming a fully operational learning institution.
