Kiharu NG-CDF has allocated Sh5.5 million in the current fiscal year for upgrading Kandundu ECDE centre into a full-fledged primary school.
The funds will be used to construct classrooms to accommodate learners from grade one to grade nine.
According to Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, the school located at the outskirts of Murang'a town, will get an additional Sh4.5 million in the next financial year to complete the project.
Ndindi said once completed, the school will help absorb learners from the area, thus reducing congestion in neighbouring primary schools. "Kandundu is a growing area in terms of settlements and population.