More than 6,600 students from Teso North Constituency have received bursaries worth Ksh75 million through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), in a move aimed at enhancing access to education across the region.
The disbursement, announced on Monday, August 4, saw Ksh35 million allocated to 6,000 students enrolled in schools within the constituency, while Ksh15 million was awarded to 200 students studying in institutions outside the area.
Teso North Member of Parliament Dr. Oku Kaunya said the bursaries target learners from all levels, including those pursuing specialized courses such as medicine, law, engineering, and aviation.
“We are supporting a generation of professionals – future doctors, lawyers, engineers, and pilots – and this bursary initiative is key to ensuring no student is left behind due to lack of fees,” said Dr. Kaunya.
In addition to the bursaries already issued, the MP revealed that Ksh30 million earmarked for university students is yet to be disbursed. Each university student is expected to receive Ksh5,000 once the funds are released.
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As part of the effort to boost tertiary education, 400 students have also been sponsored to study at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Teso Campus, as well as other KMTC campuses both locally and abroad.
Several institutions received notable allocations during the bursary exercise. St. Marks ACK Machakusi was awarded Ksh465, 000. At St. Monica Chakol Girls, 88 students each received Ksh5,000, while 22 students from St. Paul’s Amukura were also among the beneficiaries. Teremi Boys High School in Bungoma County received Ksh220,000.
Other beneficiary schools included Tamulega Secondary, Bishop Eliud Wabukala Secondary, and Chaele Girls, among others.
Parents and guardians from across the constituency turned out in large numbers for the bursary event, expressing appreciation for the financial support extended to their children.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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