Farouk Kibet hands over school bus to Rev. Fr. Van Dongen Senior School in Teso South
President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Taigut Kibet, on Saturday joined the people of Teso South, alongside Teso South MP Hon. Mary Emase, for the handover of a new school bus to Rev. Fr. Van Dongen Senior School.
The colourful ceremony brought together students, teachers, parents, and leaders who celebrated the milestone as a major boost to education in the constituency.
The bus is expected to ease transport challenges for students, support academic trips, co-curricular activities, and improve access to learning opportunities beyond the school.
In his remarks, Kibet congratulated the school community and commended Hon. Emase for her commitment to improving education in Teso South.
He said the government remains focused on investing in education as a foundation for opportunity and national transformation.
He noted that Busia County is Kenya’s gateway to the rest of Africa, making it a strategic region that deserves deliberate attention and investment.
He said the government will continue to prioritise infrastructure, education, and economic empowerment in the border county to unlock its full potential for trade, growth, and regional integration.
Kibet also emphasized the need to prioritize the issuance of national identity cards to ensure that more eligible citizens can access essential government services and opportunities.
He said IDs are key to accessing education support, employment, financial services, and government programmes, and urged leaders and administrators to work together to clear backlogs and reach all eligible residents.
He encouraged students to remain disciplined, focused, and ambitious, noting that education remains the surest path to a better future.
The occasion was attended by Members of Parliament Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe and Hon. Innocent Mugabe, Members of County Assembly, and other leaders, who lauded the partnership between the national government and local leadership in delivering development to the people.
The leaders pledged continued collaboration to advance education, youth empowerment, and grassroots development in Busia County.
