President William Ruto on Wednesday afternoon commissioned Komarock South primary school in Embakasi Central.
Ruto was joined by Governor Johnson Sakaja and other leaders in the event which is said will start at 2 pm.
The newly completed school opened its doors for the first time on September 26, 2022.
It brings to 8 number of public primary schools in the Embakasi Central constituency, with each school accommodating at least 2,500 pupils.
Nairobi has 286 public schools, out of which 205 are primary institutions and the remaining 81 are secondary schools.
Area MP Benjamin Gathiru had earlier said that the school was meant to help reduce congestion in the surrounding schools and save parents from the pain of having to pay exorbitant fees in some learning institutions.
He revealed that the constituency has a shortage of 200 classrooms.
Congratulations to the people of Komarock and your MP Mejja Donk on the opening of Komarock South Primary school. Thank you H.E. @WilliamsRuto for your continued support and commitment to the people of Nairobi. pic.twitter.com/k8Bn51IEBn
— Sakaja Arthur Johnson (@SakajaJohnson) October 12, 2022
The new school is already full, with 2,000 learners covering Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Class 7 already registered.
The school currently has 37 complete classrooms, is three streamed, and has 15 teachers.
All the classes are filled up, with Class 7 already boasting over 120 new registrations.
The Mp noted that the school requires 200 teachers but can only manage 15 teachers for now.
