Bursary Relief for Kilgoris Learners as Leaders Promise Accountability

Learners from Kilgoris Constituency on Thursday received bursaries during an exercise held at the CDF offices, aimed at easing the cost of education and supporting access to learning for vulnerable families.

Several beneficiaries said it was their first time receiving bursary support, with some noting they had lived in the area for over 20 years without ever benefiting from such assistance. Parents and learners welcomed the exercise, describing it as timely and impactful.

CDF Chairman Saruni cautioned beneficiaries against paying anyone to access the bursaries, stressing that the support was free. He warned parents and learners not to accept any attempts to sell bursaries to them, adding that cheques for university and college students had already been issued. Saruni also requested beneficiaries to submit school fee receipts to promote accountability.

“Do not accept bursaries to be sold to you. This support is free, and no one should ask you for money,” Saruni said.

The bursaries are expected to help learners remain in school and empower them to build better futures through education. The exercise was conducted openly at the CDF offices as part of efforts to curb cartels and ensure transparency.

Speaking at the end of the event, Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli said the constituency was committed to investing in education.

“Kilgoris has been given an opportunity to learn, and we are issuing these bursaries in broad daylight to cut down cartels and ensure the support reaches the right beneficiaries,” Sunkuli said.

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