Kisumu Central has disbursed Sh30 million in bursary for 7,000 students, MP Fred Ouda has said.
Ouda said his priority was to ensure needy students were supported to access education for the growth of the nation.
He said he is a beneficiary of bursary from a well-wisher.
“I value education so much and helping the needy students to pursue education is the best thing one can do. I know this because I've been in the same situation when an MP from Nakuru paid my fees when I lacked money to join secondary school," Ouda said.
He urged the students to work hard to excel in their studies. He spoke on Friday when he distributed the cheques. Students in secondary schools got Sh16, 718, 742 with those in tertiary colleges given Sh8,883,258. Some Sh4 million was given to those joining driving schools.
Two months ago, the MP launched a second scholarship programme where 40 needy but bright students were given a four-year scholarship with each getting Sh 54,000 to study in secondary schools.
“I will continue to supplement secondary education through my own scholarship and the government funded bursary through CDF,” Ouda said.
