Students in Keiyo North have received a major boost following the launch of the Ksh 60 million local National Government Constituencies Development Fund NG-CDF) bursary to support their education.
Area MP Adams Kipsanai emphasized that the bursary will be available to students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, including universities.
“We are here today to officially launch the bursary program, which will see KSh 60 million disbursed to support our students. This initiative aims to ensure that no child is forced to drop out of school due to financial constraints,” said Kipsanai.
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Speaking during the launch at Kessup Secondary School, he assured parents and students that the funds would be distributed efficiently, with Kenya Commercial Bank handling the transactions.
“For the first time, we have partnered with a local financing institution (KCB) so that the cheques can be processed immediately and deposited directly into school accounts. This means that by the end of today, all schools within the sub-county will have received their funds,” he explained.
For students learning outside the constituency, the MP noted that their bursary allocations would be sent through courier services immediately, ensuring that no student is left behind.
In addition to bursaries, Kipsanai highlighted that the constituency also runs a scholarship program that fully supports 37 university students and 500 tertiary students, most of whom are at Kipsoen Polytechnic.
“Beyond bursaries, we have a scholarship programme that caters to students in universities and vocational training institutions like Kipsoen Polytechnic. Our goal is to uplift our community by ensuring access to quality education,” he added.
Parents who attended the launch expressed their gratitude, saying the bursary would ease the financial burden of school fees.
Meanwhile, Kipsanai reiterated the importance of the NG-CDF in addressing education challenges, noting that the kitty plays a crucial role in solving community problems and improving people’s livelihoods.
By Kimutai Langat
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