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Anin Girls makes big strides in infrastructure to enhance academic progress

By Dennis Bett

Joy and ululations filled Anin Girls secondary school in Keiyo North Sub-county, Elgeyo Marakwet county earlier on this month when the school registered progressive results in KCSE to become the second best school in the county.

The school which is tucked in the hanging valley of Elgeyo escarpments offers a scenic and conducive environment for learning. Over the years, the school has managed to register all round progress in terms of enrolment, infrastructure, academic performance and cocurricular activities

Speaking during the release of the results at school level, the principal Ms. Esther Kibor attributed the all round success to cooperation among the stakeholders, team work among the teachers and great discipline exhibited by the students.

Over the last four years, the school’s infrastructure has improved tremendously owing to the support from the Ministry of Education and NG-CDF Keiyo North as well as the parents. The school is currently putting final touches to a 300 capacity multi storied dormitory. This facility, the principal said will go a long way to alleviate the challenges of accommodation. Other facilities already funded by M.O.E include a modern chemistry laboratory. Owing to the shortage of classrooms, the school has been innovative enough to erect tents which help a great deal. In adequate classrooms is the major challenge facing the school now. However plans are underway to put up a tuition block as soon as funds are available.

In terms of enrolment, the numbers have really gone up as a result of the 100% transition policy by the government. This has seen the school expand from two to four streams within a short time. The school is also well staffed with six Senior Masters who are substantively appointed by Teachers Service Commission. They help in management issues as well as tracking the teaching and learning activities going on in the school. This enhances the timely and adequate coverage of the syllabus. Learnerteacher contact hours have been enhanced due to close supervision.

The principal also observed that the students faced a lot of challenges during the seven-month stay away from school as a result of the Corona pandemic. To mitigate against these challenges, the school organized a lot of forums to offer social and emotional support to learners. The school has a strong Guidance and Counselling Department which works closely with the sponsor ,AIC under leadership of Bishop Dr. David Kipsoi to see that learners negotiate life’s challenges successfully.

Present during the occasion were the Chairman Board of Management, CPA Andrew Kipchoge, B.O.M members and parents. The B.O.M chair CPA Andrew Kipchoge reiterated the Board’s commitment towards attaining the mission and vision of the school. He reiterated that his team comprised of committed and visionary members who are set to give back to the community by investing in the school. He lauded the work done by all the stakeholders to ensure that Anin Girls continues to deliver on its mandate

Staff and students celebrating the best student Abigail Ng’etich.

Students outside the school’s modern chemistry laboratory constructed by Ministry of Education.

Some of the members of teaching staff pose for a photo. Ms Esther Kibor, School Principal.

The school receiving chairs and desks from the MOE, under the economic stimulus package.