Proposed Sustainability Initiatives

The proposed secondary school has been thoughtfully designed as more than just an educational institution—it is envisioned as a vibrant hub for socio-economic growth and environmental stewardship within the community. At the heart of this project lies a bold vision: to establish the school as a center for sustainability, innovation, and holistic development.

This is a space where all members of the community—infants and elders, parents and students—can engage, contribute, and benefit. It aspires to be a shared environment where diverse cultures, experiences, and skills converge, fostering mutual learning and collective progress.

Guided by four foundational pillars—Education, Environmental Conservation, Quality of Life, and Economic Development—the school aims to uplift and empower. Through collaborative planning, the community and project team have identified key goals to be realized in the school’s Master Plan, ensuring the institution grows in harmony with the aspirations of those it serves.

Education

  • Implementation of practical education through workshops on the following;

    • Agricultural development (through the greenhouse)

    • Small-scale business creation

    • Micro-finance

  • Internship program which comprises of a network of businesses in the area who offer paid and non-paid internships for the students to apply to

  • After-school classes for the parents and the community on agriculture, English language, reading and writing

  • Creation of an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubator for the County that can be run through the School

  • Science and Technology fairs for all Secondary Schools in the County can be introduced at the School

Environmental Conservation

  • Natural, locally-sourced construction materials

  • Indigenous trees and plants planted across the campus to attract birds, butterflies and insects

  • System that integrates a Greenhouse, Biogas Digester and Rainwater Harvesting:

    • Greenhouse equipped with conventional agricultural requirements and hydroponic technology

    • Biodegradable waste can be bought from hotels and business in the area to feed the digester

    • Biodegradable waste from the kitchen and greenhouse are pumped into the digester

    • Biogas digester turns biogas into electricity

    • Byproduct of the biogas creation process is organic fertilizer, which is then used in the greenhouse and across the campus

    • Carbon dioxide from the digester is pumped into the greenhouse to support plants with photosynthesis

    • Rainwater harvesting from all the buildings is stored in an underwater tank that feeds with the greenhouse with water

Quality of Life

  • Design inspired by the local community - there are 9 buildings and circulation paths which represent the 9 sub-tribes of the Mijikenda community

  • Creation of a Volunteering Network whereby parents and community members can offer their time and skills to help maintain the school (e.g. offering of plumbing or electrical services)

  • Introduction of Music and Dance classes and clubs

  • Health and Wellness counselling and workshops

Economic Development

  • Employment of teaching and non-teaching staff

  • Increases business to small business owners in the area (e.g. bicycle taxis)

  • Employment of parents and community members in maintaining the greenhouse and bio-digester

  • The school can sell excess organic fertilizer to local farmers