The Machakos County government has set aside Ksh120 million to support the education of bright but needy students in secondary schools and university students in the county.
The more than 28,000 beneficiaries of the governor’s scholarship programme are from Secondary schools, colleges and university students.
Speaking yesterday at Ivumbuni Primary School during the launch of secondary schools bursary of 2025, Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the cash will cater for students’ fee from needy families in various schools in the county to ensure they do not drop out of school.
“We have set aside Sh120 million bursary which will go to education bursaries targeting all needy students in the county in order to ensure none of them fails to achieve their academic goals due to lack of fees,” said the governor.
She said the amount is an improvement from the Ksh80 million disbursed last time.
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She also said she will increase the number of beneficiaries of the scholarship programme because she recognize education as a key pillar to realization of our development goals as well as aim to alleviating the financial burden on students and their families.
The county boss added, “The investments we are making in education are designed to give you the best opportunities to succeed.”
She said her office is committed to promoting education in the region and told the students to work hard in order to achieve their dreams since their parents look up to them.
“We cannot achieve our development goals if we fail to invest in education, it is the best investment which can be given to children to help them in their future lives,” the governor added.
She also called on parents to invest more in education for their children for a better future and support measures aimed at improving education standards.
“It is important for parents to remember they have huge role to play in supporting improvement of education standards,” she added.
Also speaking, the deputy governor Francis Mwangangi who accompanied the governor called on teachers, students, parents, sponsors and locals to work towards registering better academic performance.
By Gastone Valusi
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