Members of the Yambila community in Endau/Malalani area in Kitui East had a reason to celebrate after the Mozzart Bet, a gaming firm, launched a borehole on Friday.
According to the company, the borehole’s installation marks the culmination of years of hardship for the school and its surrounding community.
Previously, students trekked over five kilometers to Mutenyeko to fetch water before attending classes, a journey that cost ten shillings per 20-liter jerry can—a price many could not afford.
Mozzart Bet’s Country Manager Sasa Krneta, led the event, which saw participation from county and national government officials, the Betting and Licensing Control Board (BCLB), and the Association of Gaming Operators in Kenya (AGOK).
"When the TV news showed the dire conditions the students endured, I knew Mozzart Bet had to help," Krneta stated.
"As a leader of a socially responsible organization, I want to be remembered as a change initiator and solution provider," he added.
Ann Too, the director at BCLB, praised Mozzart Bet's efforts, describing the project as a lifeline for the community.
"We congratulate Mozzart Bet for their excellent CSR activities. The impact is evident, and I urge others to join hands with them in giving back more," she said.
AGOK official Laban Chege echoed these sentiments, encouraging Mozzart Bet to continue their impactful work.
"We implore Mozzart Bet to continue with the good job. We have seen the firm touch lives and solve problems in the community," Chege remarked.
Deputy Director at BCLB Frederick Mbaisi, called for more corporate involvement to address the school’s needs.
"We invited our licensees to help, and I am happy Mozzart Bet stepped up. We ask others to follow their example," Mbaisi urged.
Jeremiah Mbuvi, the school’s headteacher, expressed profound gratitude.
"This area is extremely challenging in terms of social amenities and economics. The borehole and other donations from Mozzart Bet will greatly relieve our learners, teachers, and parents," he said.
The school, established in 2013 and fully registered in 2021, serves 60 students with eight teachers. Most of the school’s structures remain makeshift, with only two permanent classrooms built by the County Government of Kitui.
This initiative is part of Mozzart Bet's 'Action 100 Wells' program, which aims to provide clean drinking water to underserved communities.
Mozzart Bet’s Head of Marketing and CSR Frank Okoth Ochieng reaffirmed the company's dedication to social causes.
"Projects like Action 100 Wells define our moral DNA as a corporate organization committed to social responsibility. This borehole is our 14th, marking our ongoing efforts to support water-stressed communities," he said.
Local leaders, including Endau Malalani MCA Erastus Musyoka Mbuno and former Assistant Minister Ezekiel Mwikya Mweu, called for further government support to improve the school's infrastructure.
The event marked a significant turnaround for the Yambila community, promising a brighter and more sustainable future.