MP Dido Raso launches Sh36m bursary fund in Marsabit

He urged school heads to identify needy students.

In Summary

• A total of sh 21 million allocated for secondary students while sh 15 millions set to benefit learners in colleges and universities.

Parents following the launch of sh 36 millions bursary fund./Abdikadir Chari
Parents following the launch of sh 36 millions bursary fund./Abdikadir Chari

Parents and students from Saku constituency in Marsabit county can now breathe a sigh of relief following the launch of Sh36 million bursary fund.

Saku MP Dido Ali Raso said this year's kitty was increased by Sh9 million from the previous Sh27 million.

A total of Sh21 million was allocated for secondary students while Sh15 million for learners in colleges and universities.

/Abdikadir Chari
/Abdikadir Chari

Raso while presiding over disbursement of constituency bursary fund said most of the schools in his constituency are grappling with congestion as government implements 100% transition.

He said there is need to have modalities to harmonise bursary programmes to eliminate duplication while ensuring needy students selected to benefit from bursaries fund.

He urged school heads to identify needy students.

"Proper structures is needed to ensure coordination and regulation of all scholarship program, " he said

Th Saku legislator warned parents who have denied their children right to education and urged them to pay extra attention to their children's education .

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