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A bursary programme in Sigor constituency is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against female genital mutilation, early marriage and illiteracy.
Kirinyaga County disburses Sh129.5 million in bursaries to support 48,000 needy students.
Turkana County has disbursed Sh430 million in bursaries to support over 165,000 vulnerable learners, boosting school attendance and tackling poverty-related barriers to education.
The NG-CDF Board has been urged to automate its bursary and scholarship processes following an Auditor General audit that highlighted inconsistencies in awarding funds to deserving students.
An audit report has flagged five constituencies for having unpresented cheques worth Sh722.64 million that would have otherwise assisted needy learners.
The bursaries from Job Tambo Foundation, will see students whose parents have been struggling to make ends meet further their education without worrying about school fees.
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