This archive report was first published on 8 July 2019.
On July 8, 2019, Nova Pioneer marked a significant milestone in education by breaking ground for two new secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County. The institutions, a boys and girls school, will be developed in partnership with the Local Authorities Pensions Trust (LAPTRUST), who have leased the land for the project.
Located near Eldoret town, the full-boarding secondary schools will be developed separately across 20 acres of land. The facilities will include modern classrooms set-up with technology that enhances learning, boarding facilities as well as grounds for sports and club’s activities.
Speaking at the event, Uasin Gishu Governor Hon. Jackson Mandago welcomed the investment in the county, committing the support of the county government to the project. He noted that the schools will be a catalyst for innovation in the county, enabling them to realize their resources and utilize them effectively.
Nova Pioneer East Africa Managing Director, Ms. K. Danae Pauli, emphasized that the move was informed by the rising need for world-class education to compete in today’s world. She noted that the schools will adopt the Kenyan curriculum and connect students across their network and the world beyond through international standard education.
LAPTRUST CEO and MD Hosea Kili noted that the institution is a welcome move in Eldoret, following the establishment of the first Nova Pioneer School in Tatu City. He added that the partnership will enhance returns for LAPTRUST members and ensure a healthy funding level for sustainability.
