Construction has officially commenced on the ambitious Iresaboru Comprehensive School in Isiolo County, thanks to a landmark KSh 70 million funding partnership with the M-Pesa Foundation.
The project, spearheaded by Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto (MRQ), marks a transformative milestone in delivering modern, inclusive, and sustainable education infrastructure to one of Kenya’s most underserved regions.
A Historic Investment in Education Access
In an upbeat announcement shared on his official Facebook page, Speaker Mohamed Roba Qoto expressed his excitement over the breakthrough:
“I am delighted to share that we have secured KSh 70 million from M-Pesa Foundation for the construction of Iresaboru Comprehensive School. Works have already begun. This is a major investment in the future of our children. Thank you M-Pesa Foundation.”
The post quickly garnered widespread praise from residents, education stakeholders, and fellow leaders, who hailed it as evidence of effective, people-centered leadership in Isiolo County.
What the New Iresaboru Comprehensive School Will Offer
Once completed, Iresaboru Comprehensive School will become one of the most advanced public learning institutions in Isiolo County.
The facility will feature a fully equipped kindergarten, modern classrooms catering to learners from Grade 1 all the way to Grade 9, a solar-powered borehole to ensure reliable water supply, secure perimeter fencing for the safety of students and staff, and a complete solar energy system that will sustainably power classrooms, lighting, and ICT facilities.
These environmentally friendly and resilient features are particularly vital in the arid and semi-arid environment of Isiolo, where frequent power outages and water scarcity have long disrupted learning.
Timeline and Expected Impact
Contractors have already mobilized on site, and the project is advancing according to schedule, with completion targeted for May 2026—just in time for the 2026 academic year.
The new school is expected to significantly ease overcrowding in existing local institutions, reduce the long distances many children currently walk to attend classes, and provide a safe, modern, and conducive learning environment for both girls and boys.
It will also serve as a model of sustainable school infrastructure for pastoralist communities across the region.
M-Pesa Foundation’s Growing Footprint in Education and Community Development
The M-Pesa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Safaricom, continues to make meaningful investments in health, education, and environmental initiatives throughout Kenya.
This KSh 70 million grant further strengthens its impressive portfolio of education projects, which include building classrooms, supporting digital learning programs, and improving sanitation facilities countrywide.
Speaker Roba’s success in securing the funds highlights the impact of strategic collaboration between county leadership and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
A Brighter Future for Isiolo’s Children
For years, communities in Isiolo North and neighboring wards have called for improved education infrastructure.
With the groundbreaking of Iresaboru Comprehensive School, those longstanding appeals have been answered in remarkable fashion.
As Speaker, Roba continues to drive development across Isiolo County, the Iresaboru project stands as a powerful testament to what visionary leadership, community support, and corporate partnership can accomplish together.
Residents now look forward with great anticipation to May 2026, when the doors of this state-of-the-art institution will finally open, ushering in a new era of educational opportunity for generations of children to come.
