Why schools are yet to get Sh1.9b desks and lockers

Joseph Kuria, a carpenter works at his workshop in Witimere, Nyeri Town. Kuria is among the artisans who won the government tender to provide desks at local schools. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Plan by the Ministry of Education to deliver desks, lockers and chairs will not be achieved before the rest of learners resume classes, it has emerged.

The elaborate tendering process for Sh1.9 billion project dimmed hopes of immediate delivery of the 622,000-odd pieces of furniture to schools, as the October 19 deadline approaches.