Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday, July 30, gave out Ksh500,000 to cater to a party at Alliance Boys High School in Kikuyu.
Gachagua made the remarks while touring the school alongside other leaders for a Sunday service as well as the launch of various projects. The DP also promised to reward Alliance Girls High School at a later date.
"It is a pleasure joining the school's fraternity as the institution looks forward to marking 100 years of touching lives since its establishment in 1926.
"Our coming here was not in vain. I talked to the captain and you know I understand some things, do you want me to plan a party for you? I have heard you need a special diet of chicken and chapati and I offer Ksh500,000 for the same," Gachagua stated amid cheers.
The second in command also promised to buy new chairs for the school chapel as well as provide the school with 100 computers to enhance its IT literacy.
The DP also directed Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to oversee and ensure the inner roads in the school are upgraded and cabros fitted where necessary.
To reduce the cost, Gachagua revealed that the National Youth Service (NYS) officers will conduct the job as well as erect a perimeter wall around the school.
Principal Secretary (PS) Charles Hinga was directed to set aside Ksh300 million for the construction of a hostel to accommodate 600 students and a teachers' block.
Alliance High School will also enjoy a solar-powered borehole to solve the water crisis at the school. Also, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah will pump Ksh10 million from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to the school.
The DP added that the government will allocate Ksh50 million to the school.
"I think we are doing well, we have the essentials. In this financial year we will give you Ksh50 million and an extra Ksh50 million in the next financial year," he remarked.
The second in command was joined by Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, Cabinet Secretaries Ezekiel Machogu (Education), Kipchumba Murkomen (Transport), PS for Education Belio Kipsang', Governor Kimani Wamatangi, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, also the Kikuyu MP, and Senator Karungo Thang'wa.
