Kiambu County government has taken a proactive step in supporting its students by officially distributing bursary forms aimed at disbursing Sh100 million in financial aid.
This initiative is a crucial part of the county’s larger scholarship programme, which annually allocates Sh500 million to enhance education opportunities for students from needy backgrounds.
By facilitating access to education, the Kiambu County Government hopes to empower local youths and alleviate the financial barriers that many families face.
Under the new bursary scheme, successful applicants could expect to receive between Sh5,000 and Sh10,000 each to cover various educational expenses such as tuition fees, learning materials and other necessary costs.
The initiative will further ease the burden on parents and guardians, ensuring that students focus on their studies and academic performance without the added stress of financial constraints.
Speaking during the disbursement at his office, Governor Kimani Wamatangi said that his administration would continue to support the education department so as to serve as a mirror of other departments in the county.
“I want to specifically thank Chief Officer Department of Education, Gender, Culture and Social Services Emily Nkoroi for her dedication to making sure that the education department stands stronger than ever before and I assure her of our commitment towards the education sector,” Wamatangi said.
The Deputy Governor Rosemary Kirika urged the members of the bursary committee to show the highest levels of accountability while disbursing the bursaries so as the most vulnerable could benefit.
“I know the members will be able to issue bursaries to 200,000 people who it is intended to go to. We have also been able to issue bursaries professionally so that only the needy students would benefit,” Kirika emphasized.
The event was graced by several county leaders led by the Deputy Speaker John Njiru and Leader of Majority Godfrey Mucheke.
Since the advent of devolution in Kenya, past administrations have consistently allocated Sh100 Million annually for educational bursaries.
However, the current administration, led by Governor Kimani Wamatangi, has committed to educational development by increasing the bursary funding to Sh300 million and subsequently now to Sh500 million, reflecting the county’s dedication to nurturing talent and facilitating educational advancement.
By Benson Kamau
