President William Ruto fourth from left with other leaders at Thika High School. Photo/Lawrence Ongaro
By Lawrence Ongaro
Kenya will continue implementing development projects across the country to elevate its status on the global stage, President William Ruto has said.
President Ruto pledged several development projects that will be implemented continuously without interruption at a cost of billions of shillings.
The President visited Thika High School on Friday, May 15, during celebrations marking 70 years since the institution was established in 1956.
According to the President, he will work together with other partners to ensure that Thika High School builds more than 35 classrooms and dormitories that will accommodate about 1,000 students.
At the same time, he promised efforts would be made to construct a dining hall that will serve about 2,000 students.
He also announced that students involved in entertainment activities such as the school band would receive Sh5 million to purchase the required equipment.
Students also appealed for the construction of a swimming pool, which the President said would be built.
He said the government has already constructed 17,000 affordable housing units and 35 modern markets.
President Ruto further said the Thika Superhighway will be upgraded into an expressway and is expected to be completed by October.
The President added that the government will ensure education funds are disbursed as quickly as possible.
NG-CDF support for schools
Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a said she has made efforts to distribute development funds fairly, especially to universities within her constituency.
For example, she said that in 2026, she allocated Sh1 million to Thika High School through NG-CDF development funds.
She added that other institutions that benefited from the development funds include Mount Kenya University, Gretsa University, Chania Boys, Chania Girls, Thika Girls and Munyua Girls schools.
Thika High School principal Julius Muraya said the school’s academic success has been driven by strong cooperation between parents and teachers.
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He said that in 2025, 323 students sat the KCSE examination and 306 joined local universities.
He added that the school currently has about 1,856 students.
The event was also attended by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who encouraged students to believe in themselves in their studies.
Some of the former students who attended the event included former Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Parliamentary Clerk Samuel Njoroge.
Some alumni currently serving in senior positions who attended the event pledged to unite and support further development at Thika High School.
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