Kiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has launched the 2026 edition of the Masomo Bora Programme, a sweeping education reform initiative expected to benefit more than 12,000 learners in all 65 day secondary schools across the constituency.
Speaking during the rollout, Nyoro described the programme as a long‑term investment in human capital and social equity, reaffirming his commitment to affordable, inclusive, and quality education.
Under the new framework, school fees for day secondary learners have been capped at Sh500 per term beginning Term One, 2026. The programme prohibits additional levies or registration charges, easing the financial strain on parents while ensuring equity in access.
Learner welfare has also been prioritized. All students will receive lunch daily, including Saturdays, with a weekly menu of githeri three times, rice three times, and uji during tea breaks. Chapati will be served every last Friday of the month to boost nutrition and morale.
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To strengthen academic outcomes, the Kiharu NG‑CDF has allocated Sh10 million for revision materials this financial year, building on Sh20 million provided previously. In addition, more than Sh50 million has been earmarked for infrastructure development, with a strong focus on science laboratories to enhance learning environments.
Students joining Grade 10 in 20 low‑enrolment schools and newly established institutions will receive free uniforms, ensuring poverty does not lock out learners. Each of the 65-day schools will also receive Sh50,000 for co‑curricular activities such as music festivals and sports, bridging gaps left by inadequate government capitation.
The programme has set aside Sh900,000 for prize‑giving ceremonies, split between Murang’a East and Kahuro sub‑counties, eliminating parental contributions. Teachers will also be recognized, with the best-improved subject teacher in each sub‑county awarded a fully paid trip to Mombasa. Educators who missed earlier opportunities due to KCSE marking duties will be included.
Principals will benefit too. Twelve heads from the best and most improved schools per ward will enjoy fully sponsored trips to Dubai, with an option for Malaysia for those who have already visited Dubai.
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To protect parents, remedial arrangements have been capped at Sh1,000 per term. The programme will also cover insurance premiums and bus servicing for day secondary schools, recognizing them as shared public utilities.
Importantly, the initiative applies to all learners enrolled in Kiharu’s day schools, regardless of their county of origin. Nyoro emphasized that the programme is anchored on equity, dignity, and results, positioning Kiharu as a national model for community‑driven education reform.
“This programme ensures that no child is denied education because of poverty. We are investing in learners, teachers, and institutions to deliver real outcomes,” Nyoro said.
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