Under the Elimu Fund, Nyeri County has disbursed Kes 40 million in education bursaries to some 11,840 students from needy backgrounds.

The list of beneficiaries comprises secondary school and, for the first time, special school students.

 Other beneficiaries include college, polytechnic, and university students from the six sub-counties in the county.

Beneficiaries from boarding secondary schools got Kes 6,000. At the same time, those from colleges received Kes 4,000, while students in special schools were awarded Kes 5,000 in sponsorship. In contrast, polytechnic students received Kes 6,000 and their university counterparts received Kes 7,000, respectively.

Speaking when he issued cheques worth Sh 40 million to the beneficiaries at the Asian Quarters Bus terminus, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga reiterated his commitment to supporting the education sector to ensure that each child in the county is accorded a chance to learn.

“These bursaries bring major benefits for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and should be maintained alongside outreach programmes,” said Kahiga.

The county boss noted Kes 100 million had been set aside in the 2023–2024 financial year to go towards the county’s Elimu Fund bursary.