West Pokot County has disbursed Ksh 500 Million bursaries to benefit over 53, 000 needy students and alleviate the education across the county.
The bursary which is the county’s initiative to boost education saw students across various institutions, including high schools, universities, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges get funds to keep them in schools amid capitation delay.
The bursary program, led by Bursary Director Andrew Kasiltich and overseen by County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Education and Technical Training, Rebecca Kide, aims to alleviate the financial burden many families bear in educating their children.
Governor Kachapin emphasized that investing in education is crucial for the region’s development, stating, “For Pokot to develop, we must invest in the minds of our people.” The program prioritizes the most vulnerable students, including orphans, children from banditry-prone areas, and families without stable income.
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Kide during the bursary distribution urged parents to complete students’ school fees after bursary disbursements and ensuring schools register good results.
The county’s initiative has been well-received by education stakeholders, who appreciate the timely intervention, especially given the tough economic times. The county has also allocated funds for infrastructure development in schools, with Ksh 20 million set aside for 40 schools to create a conducive learning environment.
In the allocation, high schools got Ksh 15,000 per student, college Ksh 10,000 per student and day schools Ksh 5,000 per student
The bursay distribution acknowledges Governor Kachapin’s commitment to education as evident in his administration’s efforts to ensure learners access quality education, ultimately breaking the cycle of poverty and illiteracy in the region. His vision for West Pokot County is to empower its people through education, enabling them to compete nationally and globally.
By Hillary Muhalya
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