Bomet High School Finally Becomes a Reality After Years of Lobbying

For years, the dream of a premier boys’ national school in Bomet County has lingered in speeches, community forums, and political pledges. Now, that long-held aspiration is finally taking shape — and with remarkable urgency.

Bomet Central MP Richard Kilel says the construction of Bomet High School, a flagship education project first proposed more than a decade ago, is no longer just a plan on paper.

It has officially been tendered, funded, and placed on an accelerated implementation schedule by President William Ruto’s administration.

“This is a dream turned into reality,” Kilel told journalists on Friday, calling the move one of the strongest commitments yet to improving education infrastructure in the region. He said the project was among his top requests to the President during his recent visit to Bomet.

For a county that has long watched its neighbours host prestigious institutions such as Kisii High School and Narok High School, the news carries emotional and academic significance.

“We have lagged behind for years,” Kilel said, adding that the President’s approval “shows he listened and honoured his word.”

According to the MP, an amount of KSh 50 million has already been released to Tenwek High School, the mother institution that will provide administrative and academic oversight as the new school takes shape.

The funds mark the first phase of the construction, which is expected to progress rapidly in Bomet Central.

If everything goes according to plan, the school could open its gates to the first cohort of students for both boys and girls as early as May 2026 — a timeline Kilel describes as both ambitious and achievable.

“If the current pace is maintained, Bomet High School will be ready for admission by May 2026,” he said. “This will elevate the academic profile of our county and give our children opportunities they have long been denied.”

Education officials and residents say the school’s establishment is expected to ease pressure on existing public schools, attract high-performing learners, and stem the long-standing exodus of students to neighbouring counties.

The project is also aligned with broader national education reforms seeking to expand access to quality secondary education under the competency-based curriculum (CBC).

Local leaders believe the institution will catalyse future investments in science laboratories, digital learning centres, teacher recruitment, and co-curricular facilities.

Kilel noted that the Bomet High School initiative is part of a wider pipeline of national government projects in the constituency. Among them is the construction of the Kapkwen Airstrip by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), which he said will enhance economic growth and improve accessibility for both business and academic activities.

The MP reaffirmed his support for President Ruto’s leadership, insisting that delivery of tangible results — especially in education — is the surest way to remain accountable to the people.

“We shall continue supporting the President because development speaks louder than politics,” he said. “If we want to return to office in 2027, we must deliver projects that improve lives.”

Kilel called on residents to remain patient and supportive as the transformative projects, particularly the long-awaited Bomet High School, move from plans to reality.