Mavuno Church announces plans to renovate 50 schools by 2025 through spread the love campaign

This project aims to engage communities and volunteers to collectively contribute 1 million hours of community service each year to uplift educational institutions across the country.

David Kuria, Lead Pastor at Mavuno Church Lavington Campus, emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in enhancing educational infrastructure, stating, “We are targeting to renovate 50 schools in 2025 and are looking at partnering with other stakeholders and corporates to make this dream a reality. As our National Anthem says, 'Let’s build our land and nation,’ it’s a responsibility for everyone, and we must come alongside the national and county governments to do so."

"Our Spread The Love Community activities celebrate life change and societal transformation because we want to add value to our communities, so that when people think church, they think good.” said Kuria.

The 2025 renovation efforts have commenced at Lavington Primary School, where critical upgrades to staff rooms and administrative facilities will restore dignity and hope for children.

The Spread The Love Campaign focuses on harnessing resources and volunteer efforts to improve the conditions of public primary schools and correctional institutions, aiming to raise 1 million hours of service annually. 

In 2019, the campaign made significant strides with an investment of Sh20 million into refurbishing public primary schools, including Mlolongo Primary School, Plainsview Primary School, Kasoitu Primary School, State House Primary School, Rabai Primary School, Komarock Primary School, Supa Loaf Primary School, Kwa Njenga Primary School, Njathaini Primary School and St Patrick’s Primary School.

Currently, Lavington Primary School has seen improvements such as classroom repainting, landscaping, and the renovation of the administration block, underscores the necessity for additional resources to continue upgrading facilities, including the ablution block and staff room.

During the handover ceremony, government representative Honourable Eric Kiogora, MCA of Riruta Ward graced the occasion and appreciated the improvements done in the school.  Lucas Ouma, Head Teacher of Lavington Primary School also expressed gratitude for the renovations, noting that morale among teachers and students has improved, leading to increased enrollment and better academic performance. 

“The renovations have had a positive impact on attendance rates as students are motivated to learn in a clean and well-maintained environment,” he added.

Pastor Milton Jumba, the Head of operations at Mavuno Church and team leader of the Spread The Love initiative, highlighted critical needs for the project, including repairing classrooms with potholed floors, and damaged noticeboards, providing adequate furniture and ensuring the learning environments are conducive to all learners. 

“Inadequate infrastructure affects the quality of education and student outcomes,” he stated.

Since the reintroduction of free primary education in 2003, public schools in Kenya have experienced significant enrollment increases, but the challenge remains to provide adequate facilities. According to Pst. Carol Wanjau, Family Therapist & Executive Pastor at Mavuno Church, “Poor facilities lead to disinterested pupils and lower school performances. We need to invest in our children and show them we love them so that they are better equipped for the future.”

According to Senior Pastor Muriithi Wanjau, Mavuno Church is committed to creating an environment where every child has access to a safe and conducive learning atmosphere. By partnering with local communities and organisations, the church aims to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, their families and communities “so that when people think church, they think good.”