West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has officially presided over the handing over of a newly constructed multi-million-shilling school in Pokot Central Sub County.

The school is was constructed by Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) with support from the World Bank through International Development Association (IDA), is intended to significantly improve access to quality education and promote lasting peace along the volatile West Pokot-Turkana border.

Sangak Primary School is a modern institution designed to accommodate over 800 learners from ECDE to upper primary school levels. "This institution will not only improve access to education but also offer a secure environment where it will address both academics and social aspects among learners," said Kachapin.

The Governor highlighted the school's dual purpose in providing educational opportunities and fostering peace in the region. "Education is the foundation of a peaceful and prosperous society.