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Manjasi Old Boys mobilise for Shs45m piped water system
Some of the Manjasi High Schools Old Boys with the school administration during the ground breaking ceremony for the rehabilitation works for the school water reservoir. Photo | Joseph Omollo
What you need to know:
- The project, expected to cost Shs45 million, aims to guarantee a reliable water supply in the school.
Manjasi High School in Tororo District has embarked on a major overhaul of its old piped water system, thanks to the efforts of its former students.
The project, expected to cost Shs45 million, aims to guarantee a reliable water supply in the school.
"We feel indebted to Manjasi High School, and we identified water as one of the many challenges that the school needs," said Mr John Michael Ochwo, project manager. "We shall do it in three phases."
The first phase will cover improving water supply to the boys’ and girls' wings, kitchen, staff room, and laboratory. The reconstruction will include replacing old pipes and rebuilding the water reservoir.
The secretary general for the old students association, Mr Elaijah Okello, said the school is dilapidated, and they aim to support its upgrade.
"We intend to reconstruct the entire sewerage system, upgrade the laboratories, and promote Information Communication Technology to promote science in the school."
The school head teacher, Mr David Sadialo Wanyama, thanked the old boys and girls for their support. "Water reliability has always been our biggest challenge, affecting hand washing and quality of water."
The head prefect, Mr Thomas Mutume, described the support as a "saviour" to the school, noting that reliability issues have affected meal times and lessons.
The project is expected to be completed within six months, with the second phase extending water to teachers' staff houses and requiring an additional Shs185 million.
