Ngala School for the Deaf
Summary of Ngala School for the Deaf (ECE, Primary, JSS & Vocational) – 2025
Ngala School for the Deaf is a public mixed day and boarding school in Bondeni, Nakuru City (Rift Valley region), serving children with hearing impairments. The school comprises four main sections—Early Childhood Education (ECE), Primary School (Grades 1–6), Junior Secondary School (Grades 7–9), and a Vocational Training section for learners who do not proceed to secondary school. There is also a separate secondary school for the deaf nearby. Ngala School has fully adopted Kenya’s new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Currently, the total student enrollment is 202 (101 boys and 101 girls), with a teaching faculty of 22 (4 male, 18 female) and 10 non-teaching staff. A significant majority of students are boarders, often from low-income or vulnerable backgrounds, which impacts the school’s finances and necessitates external support. Government funds and parent contributions are supposed to cover expenses; however, there remains a deficit of approximately 21,000 KES per pupil annually. Many parents are unable to afford the tuition. Fee collection rates hover at about 60%, creating a funding shortfall that compromises the school’s boarding operations and the capacity to provide adequate resources.
Water resources are limited. The school has substantial rainwater collection and storage in situ as well as access to municipal water, however municipal water is rationed during the dry season only available 14 hours per day and comes at a steep financial cost. Given communal housing, the necessity for high hygiene standards at the school maintains steady utilization of water year round. Ideally the garden should be irrigated during the dry season and the herd size would be increased to 6 or more cows to ensure year round milk needs are met; however, both activities are currently restricted by the limited water resources.
Despite these challenges, Ngala School maintains a strong retention policy to ensure that “no child is left behind,” working closely with parents to keep learners enrolled. The school also facilitates smooth transitions by registering pupils for national exams without performance barriers.
Students
Enrolled
Teaching
Faculty
Non-Teaching
Staff
KES per pupil
deficit annually
Key Needs and Challenges
Immediate (Short-Term)
2. Provision of foodstuffs.
3. Uniforms for vulnerable students.
4. Learning/teaching materials (Stationary, Writing Instruments, Upgrade to Whiteboards, Computers).
5. Play equipment for ECE children.
6. Bed Bug eradication.
7. Supplying utensils.
8. Provision of Essential Vitamin and Mineral supplementation.
Medium-Term
2. Replacing classroom chairs and expanding vocational training capacity (equipment/staff/materials).
3. Agricultural improvements: greenhouse, silage pit, growing the school’s livestock program.
4. Solar power installation and converting to LED lighting to cut costs.
5. Solar water heater installation.
Long-Term
2. Drilling a borehole and adding solar-powered pumps.
SPECIAL NEEDS
- Baseline Health Assessments.
- Procurement of Hearing Aids for children with residual hearing.
A summary of areas needing your support
Repair & Maintenance
Maintenance Concerns include damaged ceilings, half-finished painting, upgrades of aging buildings (floors, windows, dorm facilities).
Boarding Fee Sponsorships
The schools policy of not turning a child away even when not collecting tuition is unquestionably the right decision but continues to propagate a budget deficit...
Clean Water
Water shortages and Improved sanitation (e.g., fumigation, hot water for bathing for the young children)
Power Generation
Solar power installation and converting to LED lighting to cut costs and Solar water heater installation.
Education
There remains a deficit of approximately 21,000 KES per pupil annually. Many parents are unable to afford the tuition.
Classroom Supplies
Whiteboards, stationery, laptops for both teaching and student computer skills, and improved sanitation
School Uniforms
Provision of school uniforms for vulnerable children
Food
Provision of food supplies with essential vitamin and mineral supplementation
Medical Help
Medical supplies, non functioning dispensary and procurement of Hearing Aids for children with residual hearing
Ways to Support our Cause
During a recent visit by representatives of Child Scholars, meetings were held with the acting head teacher, accountant, teachers, and caregivers. They highlighted critical classroom needs—whiteboards, stationery, laptops for both teaching and student computer skills, and improved sanitation (e.g., fumigation, hot water for bathing for the young children). Infrastructure concerns include damaged ceilings, half-finished painting, and lack of a functioning dispensary. Child Scholars provided some immediate assistance in the form of supplies (foodstuffs, sports and ECE materials, utensils) and coordinated dorm fumigation. However, the school continues to rely on outside support—financial, material, and otherwise—to fulfill its mission of educating learners with hearing impairments in a safe, inclusive environment. The schools policy of not turning a child away even when not collecting tuition is unquestionably the right decision but continues to propagate a budget deficit which has resulted in a situation where the school must prioritize short term needs while deferring maintenance and long term strategic actions. With the appropriate support to Ngala School, there is significant opportunity to ensure these children have access to the specialized education that they need as well as improving the schools ability to provide that education.
Overview
Sponsorship Options
Why it Matters
Ngala School for the Deaf
Make a lasting difference in the life of a child with sensory deficits by sponsoring their education at Ngala School for the Deaf. Your support provides them with specialized care, enabling growth in confidence and independence for a brighter future.
Sponsorship Options
- One Trimester of Tuition & Boarding –$110 one time payment
– Help a child receive essential, specialized education for one trimester. Includes 3 hot meals prepared daily.
- Full Year’s Tuition & Boarding – $30 / mo
– Secure a child’s educational journey for the entire school year, ensuring continuity and stability in their learning. You will receive information regarding the child you choose to sponsor. Should all children at the school receive sponsors you can expect an email with the option to either redirect funds to a specific project of your choosing or fund the following years tuition.
- Small Gift for Boarding School Essentials
– Contribute an additional $10 or an amount of your choice to help offset parental costs for necessities such as bedding, toiletries, and other sundry items.
- Physical and Sustainability Development Fund
– This fund is crucial for the long-term growth and sustainability of the school. Donations of $20 or more will support impactful projects that enhance the school’s infrastructure, environment, and overall sustainability. These investments offer long-term benefits, including improved efficiency and reduced operating costs. Key projects funded by these donations include but are not limited to:
- Installing a greenhouse in the school’s 1.5-acre garden to ensure better and more consistent crop yields.
- Building a silage pit for the long-term storage of animal feeds to support livestock herd expansion.
- Implementing solar power systems in school buildings to reduce reliance on metered electricity.
- Expanding the herds and flocks that supplement student diets.
- Upgrading aging school buildings that are over 30 years old by tiling classrooms, vocational training workshops, and the administration block, and installing terrazzo floors in dorms.
- Drilling a borehole and installing solar-powered pumps to improve water access.
- Converting to energy-efficient LED lighting to cut down on electricity expenses.
This fund helps create a sustainable, resource-efficient environment while directly benefiting students and the school community. Investing in these projects promises long-term returns, ensuring the school remains a thriving and self-sufficient institution.
- Feed the School for a Day – $250
– While tuition includes room and board, this special option provides meals for all 200 students for one day. Your gift helps free up vital funds to further improve the school, purchase essential learning materials, and expand Ngala’s herds and flocks that help feed the children.
Why Your Sponsorship Matters
– Specialized Education
Children at Ngala School for the Deaf benefit from tailored learning programs that address their specific sensory needs.
– Holistic Care
Boarding facilities and a supportive community environment foster independence, social skills, and personal growth.
– Long-Term Impact
Improved school facilities and resources uplift the entire student body, positively influencing the broader community.
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How to Sponsor
2. Contribute securely through our website: Click on any of the "Sponsor a Child" buttons on this page
3. Witness the transformation as you receive regular updates and heartfelt thank-you messages from the children you support.
Your generous sponsorship at Ngala School for the Deaf ensures children with sensory deficits receive the specialized education and nurturing environment they deserve. Be the beacon of hope that lights up a child’s future.
Contact us today to make a difference—and watch the promise of a brighter tomorrow unfold.
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