Over 300 learners to receive bicycles to boost school attendance in Kajiado

By Benedict Aoya
Over three hundred learners from ten schools in Oloililai Sub-County, Kajiado County,
will receive bicycles in a distribution exercise aimed at improving school attendance.
Out of these, 210 bicycles are specifically allocated to children with disabilities as part of
efforts to promote inclusive education in the region.
The programme targets learners who walk up to 15 kilometers daily to attend school, a
distance that has contributed to lateness, absenteeism and in some cases, school
dropouts.
By providing bicycles, the initiative seeks to ease the physical burden on learners,
allowing them to arrive at school on time and participate fully in their studies.
The event also saw the launch of an educational and resource centre for the
identification of children with special needs at Ebbisil Secondary School for the Blind.
The centre is expected to support early assessment and intervention for learners with
disabilities, ensuring that they receive appropriate support to succeed in their education.
Parents expressed optimism that the bicycles will not only assist their children in
commuting to school but will also help with essential household tasks such as fetching
water.
This distribution is part of broader efforts to remove transport barriers that hinder access
to education in rural areas. By focusing on children with disabilities and learners who
face long walking distances, the programme aims to reduce dropout rates, improve
attendance, and enhance academic performance.
The bicycle distribution in Oloililai represents a significant step towards inclusive and
accessible education, offering learners a practical solution to overcome daily transport
challenges and stay in school.