The government has allocated Ksh82 billion to finance scholarships, loans and grants to university students across the country.
Speaking at Etago town as he concluded his three-day tour to Kisii County, President Ruto reiterated his commitment towards equity in education.
“We have increased the money available for education from Ksh42 to 82 billion. The invitation letters that were sent from universities were talking about costs of the courses offered at the respective institutions I want parents to ignore them and wait for proper letters that will be issued soon,” he said.
The President, who earlier laid the foundation stone for one dormitory and three classrooms at Kiabonyoru Secondary and declared the establishment of Nyamira University, also launched the construction of Kenyerere Primary School in Kitutu Masaba Constituency.
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He also announced that construction of a new Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) was in the works in Nanga sub-county and the stalled one at Ibeno ward in Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County would be completed soon.
Ruto, flanked by his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Gusii leaders led by Governors Amos Nyaribo and Simba Arati, launched the construction of 244 affordable houses in Bomachoge Chache Constituency, 54km bituminous roads in Kitutu Chache North, modern open-air market in Etago market and an extra-mile electricity project at Riasuta-Kebabe-Ekona to Omogenda villages.
Nominated Senator for Kisii County Essy Okenyuri asked the youth to take advantage of the development and seek self-employment opportunities.
By Enock Okong’o
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