Six Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) were commissioned on Wednesday in Marakwet West Sub-County, bringing the total number of commissioned JSS in the area to 11.

The initiative is part of the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) program, a World Bank-funded project providing Sh1 million per classroom under phases 1, 2, and 3 with the Ministry of Education funding construction of more classrooms in phase 4 through capitation.

Speaking during the commissioning event, Marakwet West Sub-County Education Director, Kipyego A.

Sang, highlighted the progress made in the various phases. "Marakwet West has benefited from four phases of the program.