30 public schools renovated in ‘Spread the Love’ initiative

The two-day activation, held on 9–10 August 2025, mobilised volunteers, congregants, and local communities to carry out repairs and upgrades worth approximately Ksh.9.2 million. Contributions included paints, brushes, and construction materials, with the aim of restoring school facilities ahead of the September reopening.

Targeted institutions include Mlolongo Primary School, Thindigua Primary School, Kahawa Primary School, Kabete Vetlab, Serita Safe House, Gacharage High School, Lavington Primary School, Moi Avenue Primary School, Martin Luther Primary, Donholm Primary, Rongai Nakeel Primary School, and Katani Primary School, among others.

Kenya’s public primary schools have faced long-standing infrastructure challenges, worsened by increased enrolment since the re-introduction of free primary education in 2003. While the policy brought more than 1.5 million out-of-school children into classrooms within a year, many facilities have since become congested, with inadequate classrooms, desks, and sanitation facilities.

Moi Avenue Primary School head teacher, Ms. Selina Keya, welcomed the renovations, noting that the institution’s historical buildings—dating back to 1938—require significant upgrades. “We receive government funding, but with our low student population, it is not enough to address all infrastructure needs. Our pupils lack desks, and our library resources are outdated,” she said.

Over the past eight years, Spread the Love has carried out projects such as repainting classrooms, landscaping school grounds, renovating ablution blocks, and installing water tanks. Organisers say the programme seeks to supplement government efforts by engaging volunteers, local communities, and corporate partners to address gaps in school maintenance.

Pastor Milton Jumba, Executive Pastor for Operations at Mavuno Church, said that some schools have classrooms with potholed floors, broken windows and doors, and insufficient furniture—forcing students to sit on the floor during lessons.