BEHOLD, CDF GIVES TWASHUKA COMBINED SCHOOL ITS FIRST EVER DOUBLE-STOREY CLASSROOM BLOCK

BEHOLD, CDF GIVES TWASHUKA COMBINED SCHOOL ITS FIRST EVER DOUBLE-STOREY CLASSROOM BLOCK

By: Namakau. J. Pumulo

A double-storey 1×6 modern classroom block stands tall at Twashuka Combined School, a striking addition that expands learning space for pupils in Kanyama Constituency.

Hailed as the first-ever public learning infrastructure of its kind in Kanyama, this classroom block is also among the standout projects executed under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) across the country.

Constructed using the CDF 2023 allocation at a cost of about K2m (K2,018,807.03), the morden facility is set to ease the strain on school spaces, a challenge intensified by the free education policy that has significantly increased enrollment.

Previously, Twashuka Combined School’s secondary section could only accommodate 3,900 learners. With this new addition, the school’s capacity has now expanded to 6, 600 learners, ensuring more children have access to quality education.

Adorned in a fresh coat of light blue paint, the classroom block is fully furnished with 300 single desks and 100 double-seater desks, reinforcing President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive that no learner should have to sit on the floor during lessons.

Beyond classrooms, the block also boasts essential amenities, including a welcoming visitors’ foyer, a headteacher’s office, a secure strong room, and executive toilets – all designed to enhance both learning and administration.

And Minister of Education, Hon. Douglas Siakalima has disclosed that the government is working towards constructing new schools and rehabilitating existing infrastructure to increase learner uptake and improve education quality.

Speaking through Lusaka’s Provincial Education Officer, Mr. Perry Changwe, the Minister, reaffirmed government’s commitment to providing adequate support to schools like Twashuka.

He added that Twashuka has met the necessary prerequisites to become a centre of excellence.

Speaking at the same event, Kanyama member of Parliament, Monty Chinkuli said that the commissioning of the magnificent 1 by 6 Twashuka double-story classroom block is a dream come true.

The Kanyama Lawmaker indicated that Twashuka remains the central most learning facility, with most its pupils being drawn from all six wards.

He said that the classroom block will help in creating room to meet the growing demand for education in the constituency.

Kanyama ward 13 Councillor, Leonard Cheelo, has thanked Government for the increased CDF allocation.

The passionate civic leader described the newly constructed double-story classroom block at Twashuka as a symbol of hope for Kanyama, citing that learners have an opportunity to dream big through the provision of quality education.