KeNHA Lower Eastern Region Donated Eco-efficient Infrastructure at St. Patrick's Vocational Centre

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Lower Eastern Region has completed a social outreach project at St. Patrick’s Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Centre.

Led by Regional Director Eng. James Kariuki, the authority installed a modern, eco-efficient jiko at the facility, which provides care and training for children living with mental challenges and disabilities.

Beyond the infrastructure installation, the regional team delivered essential food supplies and clothing to the centre. The initiative focused on providing practical support to a facility that manages the specific needs of vulnerable youth, integrating technical assistance with humanitarian aid.

Environmental conservation formed a central part of the visit. Eng. Kariuki and the centre’s management participated in a tree-planting exercise intended to promote sustainability within the institution's grounds.

This activity aligns with broader departmental goals regarding environmental stewardship during the maintenance of the regional road network.

During the engagement, Eng. Kariuki addressed parents and guardians on the technical and safety aspects of road corridor management. He highlighted the specific dangers caused by the illegal encroachment of traders onto road reserves. 

The Director emphasised that maintaining unobstructed road reserves is a safety requirement rather than a purely administrative one, and by clearing these corridors, the authority aims to ensure that vulnerable groups can navigate transport infrastructure without facing avoidable hazards.

The outreach concluded with a reaffirmation of the authority’s intent to maintain community partnerships while enforcing the safety standards required for the region's national highway assets.