Makini Schools has announced the construction of state-of-the-art sports facilities at their Ngong Road campus, the first of its kind for the group of schools.
The sports facilities expected to be ready by April 2023, will be equipped with a variety of amenities ranging from a large multipurpose field, an outdoor gym, seating capacity of 200 spectators for the middle school, and a mid-sized multipurpose playing field, a basketball court and changing rooms for the Cambridge School.
Open to only Makini Schools students, the highly anticipated sports facility is set to improve the students experience and ensure they enjoy every minute of being in school. Additionally, the facility will contribute to the growth of the sports industry by fostering and developing the existing local talent while ensuring that the students have integrated and varied skills.
Commenting on the investment, Horace Mpanza, Regional Managing Director at Makini Schools said that the facility will contribute to the holistic development of their learners. “We know that inside the classroom our learners are getting the best but we also need to have this outside the classroom as well. There are critical life skills that children can develop whilst doing sports, “Horace said.
In accordance with Article 56 of the constitution of Kenya, 2010 on minorities and marginalizes groups, the facility will also be accessible to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
Above all, to ensure the safety of student during construction, Makini Schools will cordon off the areas under construction, noisy work will be done afterhours and on weekends. Trucks will only be allowed to access the school outside school hours. For further safety measures, there will also be a health and safety person on the site to monitor risk.