Sakaja Rolls Out Sh857 Million Bursary Scheme for 124,100 Students
Nairobi City County government, led by Governor Johnson Sakaja, has initiated a substantial Sh857 million bursary scheme to support 124,100 financially challenged yet academically promising students enrolled in public primary schools across Nairobi.
The allocation encompasses Sh595 million designated for the 85 wards in Nairobi and an additional Sh262 million under the county executive scholarship program. Notably, each ward now receives Sh7 million, marking an increase from the previous allocation of Sh6 million.
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Governor Sakaja, during the launch of the bursary scheme, highlighted the commitment of his administration to investing a total of Sh1.88 billion to facilitate the secondary education of underprivileged students. This commitment includes the Sh1.025 billion in bursaries provided by the county government last year, benefiting 107,907 students.
Emphasizing the significance of this investment, Sakaja urged students to seize the opportunity and shape their futures through education. He outlined a comprehensive accountability plan to ensure optimal performance from learners, considering the substantial investment made in their education.
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The Sh857 million fund is expected to cater to students admitted to national, extra county, and county boarding secondary schools across Nairobi. Governor Sakaja also called for collaboration among teachers and parents in Nairobi to identify and nurture talents in students beyond academic pursuits.
“We are making a significant investment in the students of Nairobi, and we anticipate tangible results. The bursaries reflect our belief in the potential of our youth. An accountability plan is in place to monitor and ensure the success of the students, given the substantial investment,” Sakaja stated.
Sakaja Rolls Out Sh857 Million Bursary Scheme for 124,100 Students