H.E Fernandez Barasa Kakamega governor has laid down proper measures and techniques of ensuring that each and every one gets education.
Confirming the Governor’s sentiments to the Polytechnics principals that had gathered at Kakamega polytechnic on 6th January, the County Committee member of Education Bonface Okoth pledged that the County government through the Ministry of Education will pump in sh. 80 million in polytechnics so as to ensure that each and every student receives bursary allocation.
He expressed that last year the County government issued Sh. 240 million for bursaries and TVETs did not benefit much.
Similarly, he disclosed that the government will disburse a total of sh. 180 million for bursaries and out of that sh.80 million will be allocated into the polytechnics
“From here all polytechnic principals to go home and ensure that all our students apply for bursaries and the ward administrators who are the secretaries in the ward bursary committee are mandated to ensure that the bursary forms are back on my desk ,” explained the County Executive Committee Member Of Education.
He called on the principals to take the responsibility of photocopying bursary forms and give out to all students so that no student fails to receive the allocation.
“All principals you must do photocopies, you can use your money. I know what I am talking about, when I was a principal I could photocopy those forms and give out by myself,” he revealed.
He urged residents to take full advantage of the ongoing bursary applications and highlighted the government’s dedication of ensuring that students from disadvantaged backgrounds access quality education
Okoth who was accompanied by the Education Chief Officer Mariam Were appealed to the treasury to release capitation funds early so that they can start planning.
“The bursary program is a lifeline for many families and all eligible learners should apply. The deadline of applications is on January 17, 2025”, explained the Chief officer.
Furthermore, As most of the polytechnic principals are still acting in whichever capacities, the CECM pledged to ensure that he will fight for them to be issued substantive appointments by the county government.
He encouraged principals to work and support the County government of Kakamega in leadership of His Excellency FCPA Fernandes Barasa and warned them against talking negatively about him.
“As you are aware, Kakamega County is the only one paying ECDE teachers a large amount of money and this is a clear indication of how Governor Fernandez Barasa is working towards improving education”,Spoke Dr. Bonface Okoth.
Kakamega polytechnics Principals In A photo with Dr. Bonface Okoth.
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