Neglected Education: The Plight of Saint Mairead Oriang Primary School

 In a visit to my former primary school, Saint Mairead Oriang, memories flooded back of a time when this institution was a beacon of hope and learning for young minds. However, what I encountered at the entrance was a stark reminder of the neglect that has befallen this once-thriving educational establishment.

The stalled ECDE (Early Childhood Development Education) project, which remains incomplete three years after its groundbreaking, paints a disheartening picture. The very foundation of early education for our youngest learners has been left in limbo. Even more troubling is the fact that the classroom originally intended for ECDE students has been repurposed to host Grade 7 junior secondary students, highlighting a severe shortage of learning spaces.

A closer look reveals the dire water situation at the school. The tanks, which should provide a reliable water source for pupils, lack gutters, forcing students to carry water from home. To make matters worse, the borehole, which could have been a lifeline, remains non-operational due to an unpaid electricity bill of 75,000 Kenyan shillings. Access to clean water is a fundamental right, and its absence creates an unnecessary burden for these young learners.

The state of the school's infrastructure is equally distressing. The parade ground, a symbol of discipline and unity, remains in disrepair. The very blocks that stood eight years ago continue to demarcate the parade ground, a testament to the stagnation in maintenance and development.

What's more, the much-anticipated classrooms initiated by the current Member of Parliament, Hon. Aduma Owuor, are far from completion and are in a pitiable state. Perhaps the most disheartening discovery was the library, a sanctuary for knowledge-seeking minds, now being utilized as the new ECDE class. On a Sunday, I found its door wide open, showcasing broken windows and heaps of soil and concrete strewn about.

Hon. James Ochieng Omolo had promised to level the pitch and create a suitable playing field for the students. Regrettably, these promises remain unfulfilled, leaving the pitch and handball court in the same state they were eight years ago.


Saint Mairead Oriang Primary School is a microcosm of the larger challenges facing our educational institutions. It serves as a poignant reminder that our leaders must prioritize education and allocate resources accordingly.

I humbly request that Hon. Aduma Owuor, as he allocates 4.5 million Kenyan shillings for schools, extends the same generosity to Saint Mairead Oriang Primary School. It is imperative that we invest in the restoration of this institution to its former glory, ensuring that the children of today have the opportunity to learn in a safe and conducive environment. Education is the foundation upon which our future is built, and neglecting it is a disservice to the generations to come. It's time to wake up and invest in our schools, for the sake of our children and our nation's future.

Hon Joshua Aduma Owuor 

James Ochieng Omolo 

Dr. Ochieng Owili 

Anyang' Nyong'o 

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