By Roy Hezron
A total of 22, 200 students from various schools in Vihiga County have benefited from Sh70 million bursary which has been disbursed by the County Government of Vihiga for 2020/21 Financial Year.
Speaking during the ceremony attended by a section of teachers drawn from various schools and County officials, the County Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo thanked respective stakeholders for their commitment in ensuring a successful release of the funds to the county bursary kit.
“The office of the Controller of Budget came up with new regulations that include sending all names of beneficiaries for money to be released. This resulted into the experienced delay but I want to thank all those who made effort for today’s success,” said the Governor.
Dr. Ottichilo also urged the respective Ward Administrators to fast track the release of the bursaries and ensure that the money reach out to all 22, 200 beneficiaries’ schools within a week after the disburse.
County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education Henry Lumbasio encouraged the beneficiaries to work hard in School and achieve good results.
Vihiga County Assembly Education Committee Chairperson Violet Bagada requested school heads to give clear fee structures and in case of any adjustments, prior communication to be made to avoid inconveniences.
Apart from the bursary amount, a total of Sh20 million was also disbursed to the Governor’s Scholarship programme that caters for bright but needy students.
Recently, the Governor also flagged off Scholarship for more than 100 bright but needy students under this year’s Governor’s Scholarship Programme.
The County government has also employed 814 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers and some 130 instructors who were deployed to various Vocational education Training Centres across the county.
