Mt. Kenya Legislators to Push for More Funds in Bursary Allocation
A group of leaders representing the Mt. Kenya region has made a commitment to advocate for an increase in the bursary allocation funds through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) and to ensure equitable distribution of these funds.
The leaders, including Members of Parliament and Senators from various constituencies in the region, expressed their concern that while constituencies are allocated equal amounts of money, there are disparities in the distribution of these funds due to differences in population and local needs.
Led by Kipipiri Member of Parliament, Wanjiku Muhia, and joined by other prominent leaders such as Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, and Senators Karungo Thang’wa and John Methu, the leaders emphasized their determination to push for a fair and transparent allocation method known as the “One-man-one-vote-one shilling” approach.
They believe that this method, which takes into consideration the population of each constituency, would ensure that resources are allocated more equitably across the region.
The leaders reiterated their commitment to advocating for the equitable distribution of revenue, as they believe that the Mt. Kenya region has been consistently marginalized in the past despite contributing over 30 per cent of the national revenue.
They argued that the allocation of resources should be based on population, and not just equal amounts for each constituency.
During the launch of a bursary kitty for day scholars in Kipipiri constituency worth Ksh 48 million, the leaders emphasized that the funds were intended to support the most needy and bright children in the region to continue their education without interruptions.
Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia stated that the NG-CDF would provide Ksh 2,000 for all-day school students to ensure that no one is left behind.
The leaders also called on opposition leaders to focus on strengthening the opposition and fulfilling their responsibilities of checking the government, rather than resorting to street demonstrations.
Senators Karungo Thang’wa and John Methu emphasized that the Kenya Kwanza leadership would not entertain any power-sharing arrangements, but would instead give the government time to deliver on its pre-election promises and address critical challenges facing the country.
Mt. Kenya Legislators to Push for More Funds in Bursary Allocation
