Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya met with Waa Boys Board of Management (BoM) to assure them that the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will not demolish the school contrary to reports by sections of the media.
"We have also had an engagement with KENHA Regional Director Eng Jared Makori who has confirmed this position," confirmed the governor on Tuesday.
He however advised school board to look into the future of the school and safety of the students as the country continues to expand the road infrastructure.
On April 16, a perimeter wall belonging to Waa Boys High School was demolished by KeNHA, as the authority seeks to expand the Likoni - Ukunda - Lunga Lunga Highway in Mombasa and Kwale counties.
Matuga MP Kassim Sawa Tandaza's office in Kwale County was also not spared.Several other structures were also brought down by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
In a press release, KeNHA said it issued a public notice on February 2015 while sensitization meetings were held between 20th and 27th June 2016.
"Between 23rd March and 4th April 2018, the Authority conducted more public forums to inform the public on the impending demolitions exercise at the following locations; Ujumaa, Ng'ombeni, Waa, Ukunda and Msambweni," said KeNHA in a press release dated April 16.
The authority's assistant director in charge of communications Charles Njogu further appealed to members of the public encroaching on roads that they should take caution.