Chebara Youth Polytechnic is among the institutions set to benefit from a KSh700 million development project aimed at improving learning facilities and expanding training capacity in Elgeyo-Marakwet County.
The project was highlighted during President William Ruto’s development tour of the region and is currently 65.4 per cent complete.
At Chebara Youth Polytechnic, the works include the renovation of five workshops, classrooms and the administration block, as well as the construction of a multipurpose hall and hostels with capacity for 340 students.
The investment is expected to improve the learning environment for trainees by upgrading workshop and classroom facilities, while the planned hostels will provide accommodation for students.
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The project also covers Chebara Primary School, Kaptomut Primary School and Chebara AIC Chapel, extending the development works beyond the polytechnic to other community institutions.
In a separate education infrastructure initiative at Chebara Complex in Marakwet West, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, works at Chebara Boys High School include the renovation of 16 classrooms, three laboratories, a computer laboratory, the administration block and dormitories.
At Chebara Girls High School, the works involve upgrades to the multipurpose hall, laboratories and ablution blocks.
The projects are intended to improve facilities used by learners and trainees across the institutions.
With the Chebara Youth Polytechnic project 65.4 per cent complete, the ongoing works mark progress towards delivering upgraded training facilities, additional student accommodation and improved infrastructure for the surrounding community.
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