In what he described as special moment for him and his family, today in Kyuso, Mwingi North Constituency-Kitui County, Kalonzo expressed gratitude after witnessing the rebranding of Kyuso Girls School which was renamed as Mama Pauline Kalonzo Girls – Kyuso.
“We celebrate your love for the education of the Girl Child in Kenya. Thank you for making us generational evidence of this love. We love you” Kalonzo stated in what he termed as ceremonial plaque. He said that he was reminded of a fundamental truth that has anchored his entire life in public service maintaining that education is not a privilege for the fortunate few but a birthright of every Kenyan child.
”I come from humble beginnings; from communities just like these, where the journey to school was often longer than the lesson itself, where books were treasures shared among many, and where every educated child carried a village’s collective dream. It is this lived experience that taught me that quality education must never be the monopoly of urban centres or affluent neighbourhoods. Every child whether born in rural villages or bustling cities deserves an equal shot at excellence, opportunity, and dignity” Kalonzo added.
Kalonzo said that, when a village decides that every girl will complete her education; when families refuse to let poverty dictate a child’s destiny; when neighbours pool resources to keep just one more student in class, that is when transformation truly begins.
”The renaming of this school is not merely about honouring one woman. It is a declaration by an entire community that they are invested in the education of their daughters. It is a collective affirmation that education remains the most powerful weapon against poverty, inequality, and hopelessness” Kalonzo stated.
In his heartfelt message to his dear wife, Kalonzo acknowledged the honour placed upon her by the community, Mama Pauline as great respect and love that reflects the light that she have been to countless girls across the nation as well as her quiet strength, unwavering belief in the power of educating the girl child, and her tireless advocacy as the foundations upon which this legacy stands.
“You have walked this journey with grace, purpose, and a mother’s heart that sees possibility in every young girl who dares to dream. This school now bears your name because you earned it through decades of selfless service. I am forever grateful to call you my partner, my pillar, and the heartbeat of our family” Kalonzo praised his wife.
“Mama Pauline Kalonzo Girls – Kyuso now stands not merely as a school, but as a covenant between generations: that we will fight for quality education for all; that we will ensure no child is left behind; and that the girl child will always have champions in her corner” Kalonzo added.
The historic rebranding of the school on Valentine’s Day was graced by Makueni County Women Representative and Wiper Women Patriots Patron Mama Rose Museo.
Also in attendance were Kitui County Governor HE Dr Julius Malombe, Kitui County Women Representative Irene Kasalu, Mwingi North MP Paul Nzengu, the EALA MP Kennedy Kalonzo who represented teh Kalonzo family, section of Kitui MCAs among other leaders.
