Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi has said that he will discuss with the Kilifi MCAs to see a possibility of increasing the current bursary allocations.
Each year the county allocates a whopping Sh350 million, funds meant to assist the needy and bright students’ access to education by paying for their school fees in form of a bursary.
Addressing parents and beneficiaries of the funds at his office in Kilifi town, Governor Kingi said although the kitty has assisted hundreds of thousands of Kilifi youths, the increasing demand for the funds has made it difficult for each student to access the money.
“Every year, the county allocates a total of Sh350 million for the 35 wards. But again and with the increasing demands of fees, the kitty is not enough. That is why I was listening keenly to the beneficiaries and the parents in general that we need to increase the kitty. Yes, we shall consult with the MCAs and if we agree on the same, then we shall increase the funding,” he said.
Governor Kingi said the money, disbursed through the county scholarship fund, is a key initiative of his administration to make sure that our children don’t miss on education because of lack of school fees.
“Since the inception of the Scholarship Fund, we have disbursed about Sh2.9 billion with a record number of 436,000 Kilifi youths benefiting from it. Every year, the county allocates Sh350 million for the same, enabling many youths in Kilifi to pursue their education in secondary schools and higher learning institutions,” he said.
County Education and ICT executive Rachel Musyoki said the bursary has enabled a big number of Kilifi youths to get an education and other professional courses.
“Through this kitty, we have enabled our children to learn through secondary to university level. Others have joined technical training institutions. It’s a plus for the community and to the county because we have witnessed youths getting good education through this kitty. If there is a possibility, then it has to be increased,” she said.
