Governor gives millions in bursaries to post-primary learners

By John Majau(Education News Kenya — https://educationnews.co.ke/news/governor-gives-millions-in-bursaries-to-post-primary-learners)

Meru County has released bursaries worth Sh.129.85 million to benefit needy and deserving students in post-primary schools across Meru County.

At an education forum convened by Governor Kiraitu Murungi, discussions were also held with over 2,500 ECDE teachers from across the county.

The Governor listened to the teachers who presented various issues affecting them and their work, and assured them of his administration’s commitment to address their challenges by improving their working environment and welfare. 

He noted that since taking office, his government had regularized employment and paid salaries for over 500 teachers who had not been formalized into the system. 

 “My government has constructed over 290 ECDE classrooms across the county and spent over Sh.560 million in Retention Enhancement Fund(bursaries) for needy and deserving students in post-primary school. Today we released bursaries worth Sh.129.85 million to cater for the needy and bright students. I will resolve all challenges affecting ECDE teachers by improving their working environment and welfare,” said Kiraitu. 

Deputy Governor Titus Ntuchiu said that the administration had created and validated schemes of service for ECDE teachers across the county.

 He said the process of implementation is underway to improve their job cadres, salaries and remunerations to ensure a motivated and energized workforce in the county ECDE sector.