- Kosgey says the current Sh4 million allocation cannot adequately support Nandi’s growing student population.
- he aspirant promises to more than double ward bursary funding if elected governor in 2027.
- The proposal places education financing among the emerging issues in the race to succeed Stephen Sang.
Nandi gubernatorial aspirant Allan Kosgey has pledged to increase the county’s ward bursary allocation from the current Sh4 million to Sh10 million per ward if elected governor, in a move he says will give more needy students a better chance to remain in school.
Speaking on August 21 at Sirwa village in Nandi East Sub-County, during the burial of 116-year-old Jacob Ruto Beresi, Kosgey said the current Sh4 million allocation was too little to adequately support the ever-increasing number of students across the county.
Kosgey said the rising number of learners has placed growing pressure on the existing bursary kitty, leaving many deserving students without adequate financial support.
He promised that, if elected, his administration would make education funding a priority by substantially increasing bursary allocations to Sh10 million per ward.
The proposed increase would add Sh6 million per ward, more than doubling the current allocation and potentially expanding access to financial assistance for thousands of learners.
For parents facing rising education costs, the pledge could provide much-needed relief, particularly for households supporting several children in secondary schools, colleges and other institutions of learning.
Education enters Nandi governor race
Kosgey’s announcement comes as the race for the Nandi governorship gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, with education expected to remain a key issue among voters.
He argued that Nandi must match its growing student population with increased investment in education, insisting that deserving learners should not be pushed out of school simply because their families cannot afford the cost.
The Sh10 million per-ward bursary pledge is likely to become one of the major talking points of Kosgey’s emerging campaign, while also putting the spotlight on how the next county administration intends to finance and deliver expanded education support.
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For Kosgey, the message is clear: as Nandi’s student population grows, bursary funding must grow with it.
By Meshack Cheres
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