City Hall Allocates New Funding to Upgrade Old Classrooms in Nairobi

In a move to revitalize learning environments, the Nairobi City County Government announced in November 2025 the allocation of new funds to upgrade aging classrooms across public schools. The funding, part of the county’s 2025/2026 School Infrastructure Revitalization Plan, targets over 150 schools with deteriorating facilities, many of which were built decades ago and have suffered from years of neglect. The initiative aims to improve safety, learner comfort, and alignment with Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) requirements.
The upgrades will include roof repairs, floor tiling, window replacements, and improved lighting and ventilation. In some schools, entire classroom blocks will be rebuilt to meet modern standards, including disability access and digital learning readiness. Priority will be given to schools in high-density areas such as Kibra, Mathare, Embakasi, and Dagoretti, where overcrowding and poor infrastructure have hindered effective teaching and learning. The county has earmarked KSh 1.2 billion for the first phase, with additional support expected from development partners and the national government.
According to Nairobi Education CECM Janet Muthoni, the funding will be disbursed through a transparent, school-based procurement model, with oversight from the County Education Infrastructure Committee. Schools will be required to submit infrastructure audit reports and community-approved renovation plans before receiving funds. The county will also deploy technical teams to monitor construction quality and ensure timely completion of works. A digital dashboard will track progress and allow the public to view updates on each school’s renovation status.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the investment, noting that improved infrastructure directly impacts learner outcomes, teacher morale, and school enrollment. A well-lit, safe classroom is not a luxury—it’s a basic right, said a headteacher from Eastlands. The upgrades are expected to be completed in phases through 2026, with the county pledging to publish quarterly progress reports and engage parents and school boards in oversight.