Governor Kimani Wamatangi of Kiambu has released the third tranche of bursary forms worth Ksh100 million meant to assist needy students in the county.
The county set aside Ksh500 million for bursaries for this financial year, with Wamatangi announcing that he intends to raise the kitty to Ksh750 million so as to reach many more needy students.
Speaking in Kiambu town at the county government headquarters during the distribution of the forms to the county bursary committees drawn from the 60 Wards, Wamatangi said that the minimum allocation will be Ksh5,000.
The county boss said that the fourth tranche of the funds will be released in November and the fifth in February next year, which will ensure the Ksh500 million target is reached.
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He said that despite the recommended allowances for the bursary committee set by Salaries and Remuneration Committee (SRC), the county government will consider awarding them hardship allowances going forward.
“We know the hard work that you are doing and we will consider adding a hardship allowance. People should know that the bursary committee work is a service one is offering and it is not a full time job with a salary that can fend for families,” he said.
Deputy Governor Rosemary Kirika encouraged the bursary committee members to ensure they apply the highest standards of accountability and prioritize the most vulnerable cases.
Lawrence Mwaura, Tinganga Ward MCA and chairperson of the education committee in the county assembly, said that as a committee they have upheld the governor’s promise to Kiambu people of not leaving any child behind.
By Felix Wanderi
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