The Japanese Government has donated Sh8.5 million to Gesurura Primary School in Kisii County for a scheduled major infrastructural development in the school.
Japanese ambassador to Kenya Mr Tatsushi Terada, handed in the funds on Monday at the school and said that the Japanese government is committed to improving academic standards in Kisii and other counties in Kenya.
Kisii deputy governor Joash Maangi, thanked the Japanese government for their kind support and asked for a more close collaboration in other sectors of the economy.
"This project goes a long way in complementing the county government's efforts in improving infrastructure within our learning institutions. We are looking forward to further collaboration from the Japanese government in areas of technology and infrastructure," said Maangi.
The money will be used for construction of six new classrooms, a pit latrine, purchase of new desks and renovation of classrooms.
Over 600 pupils at Gesurura Primary School will benefit from the modern learning facilities that will enable them performed well in their academics.