Kimilili Member of Parliament, MP Didmus Barasa, has issued an urgent call to all Grade 10 students who have not reported to school due to lack of school fees, asking them to report to Kimilili RC Girls Primary School on Thursday 15, by 7:30 a.m.
The directive targets learners under the Junior Secondary School (JSS) system who are at risk of missing out on education because of financial challenges.
According to MP Barasa, the exercise is aimed at identifying and assisting needy learners to ensure they return to school without further delay.
He directed that all affected students must appear in person, dressed in full JSS uniform, and carry their school documents.
In addition, learners are required to present a copy of their parent’s or guardian’s National Identification Card to facilitate verification.
The MP warned that students who fail to attend the scheduled meeting risk missing out on the planned intervention, noting that the initiative is time-bound and meant to address the issue promptly.
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He expressed concern that several learners have remained at home since schools reopened due to lack of fees, a situation that could negatively affect their academic progress and increase dropout rates.
“Education is a right, not a privilege. No child from Kimilili Constituency should be denied the opportunity to learn because of poverty,” Barasa stated.
He emphasized that his office is working closely with education officials to ensure every learner is accounted for and supported.
Parents and guardians have been urged to cooperate by releasing their children to attend the meeting and by providing the necessary documents.
The intervention is expected to pave the way for targeted support to enable affected students to resume learning and safeguard their future.
By Wanyonyi Wekesa
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