Mumias East Constituency is moving toward broader access to education as MP Peter Salasya expands bursaries, career guidance, and skills training for students.
To reduce barriers to schooling, the MP has launched bursaries aimed at keeping students in school and improving performance. He notes that addressing poverty requires tackling root causes such as ignorance, and he says these measures will help.
Salasya has also instituted annual engagement with Form Four candidates each April, offering guidance as they prepare for national exams. In partnership with sponsors like KCB Group, scholarships are provided to students who cannot afford fees, supporting their continued education.
Career mentors assist with coaching and help students make informed choices about future pathways. The MP emphasises that the reach must extend beyond university admission. Last year, out of 3,800 exam candidates, about 1,500 qualified for university, while the remainder are encouraged to pursue college or technical training.
A recent outreach, conducted with the help of sub-chiefs, identified around 2,000 students from homes where schooling had been disrupted due to factors such as early pregnancy and lack of funds. Salasya states that many will be enrolled in vocational training at Wanga Technical and Vocational Education Training Institute (Wanga TTI) to gain practical skills.
Infrastructure improvements underpin these efforts. The MP has pledged to ensure that students in the constituency have access to basic amenities, such as toilets and laboratories, by upgrading facilities across schools.
Salasya commended parents for their collaboration and welcomed the changes aimed at building a stronger, more prosperous constituency.
By Rose Gitira
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