The government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, has disbursed Sh679, 310 to 45 needy children in Makueni Constituency under the Presidential Bursary.
Makueni Subcounty Children Officer Frank Muthiani said the students who benefited were drawn from the region’s three sub-counties of Nzaui (15), Kathozweni (15), and Makueni (15), respectively.
“The bursaries aim to alleviate the financial burden on families and ensure that needy students have the opportunity to continue with their education without any interruptions. Each student received slightly over Sh15,000,” said Muthiani while speaking to KNA in his Wote office on Monday.
He disclosed that the money that has been disbursed to schools is half of the total amount the students are supposed to receive as fees this term, saying they expect the remainder soon.
By Sophie Wambugu
