20/05/2026
CDF FUNDED GIRLS’ DORMITORY PROJECT AT SIAVONGA PROVINCIAL STEM SCHOOL ADVANCES TO 40% COMPLETION
Wednesday 20th May 2026, Siavonga District - Siavonga Constituency Community Development Fund (CDF) is currently financing the construction of a girls’ dormitory at Siavonga Provincial STEM School under the 2025 funding allocation, at a total project cost of K1.7 million. The project, which includes an industrial borehole, is designed to significantly improve boarding facilities and enhance access to quality STEM education for girls in the district.
The dormitory, with a capacity of 48 students, is currently at 40% completion and is scheduled for completion within the next three months. Works are progressing steadily in line with the implementation plan, following a joint site inspection by the District Commissioner, Mr. Geoffrey Jakopo, and Siavonga Town Council Secretary, Mr. Kennedy Shombo.
During the visit, the delegation expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of works being undertaken.
The District Commissioner, Mr. Geoffrey Jakopo, commended the project as a strategic investment in education and gender inclusion, noting that the facility will play a key role in improving retention and performance of girls in STEM subjects once completed. He urged the contractor to maintain quality standards and adhere strictly to the completion timeline.
Siavonga Town Council Secretary, Mr. Kennedy Shombo, emphasized the council’s commitment to ensuring that CDF projects deliver tangible community benefits. He stated that the dormitory project reflects government’s continued effort to bridge infrastructure gaps in learning institutions and called for timely completion in line with expectations.
The contractor on site assured the visiting delegation that works are progressing according to schedule, highlighting that key structural components have already been completed. The contractor further reaffirmed commitment to delivering a high-quality facility within the stipulated three month timeframe.
Headteacher, Mr. Miyoba Njoomona, expressed gratitude for the intervention, noting that the new dormitory will significantly ease accommodation challenges currently faced by learners. He stated that the facility will improve the school’s capacity to enroll and support more girls, particularly those coming from distant parts of the district.
Once completed, the project is expected to strengthen the learning environment at Siavonga Provincial STEM School and contribute meaningfully to improved educational outcomes for girls in the district.
Issued by ;
(Original copy signed)
Veronica M. Katongo (Ms.)
Public Relations Officer
Siavonga town Council
