Over 10,000 students in Kamukunji receive bursaries worth Sh71.5 million

In a major boost to education in Kamukunji, more than 10,000 students from needy backgrounds received bursaries totalling Sh71.5 million on Saturday.

The disbursement, made through the Kamukunji Constituency National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), marks the highest amount ever allocated to students in a single year from the constituency.

The bursary cheques were issued during a ceremony held at the Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College in the Airbase ward.

Speaking at the event, Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan highlighted the importance of education in transforming lives and addressing poverty.

He explained that since his election, he has focused on using the NG-CDF to increase access to education for all learners within the constituency.

According to the MP, a total of 42,000 secondary school students, 18,000 university learners, and 3,349 vocational training students have benefited from bursaries worth Sh465 million since he was first elected.

He said that education remains the most effective way to improve living standards in the community and foster development.

He added that education not only benefits individual learners but also contributes to the well-being of society and the country.

“Education is a great equaliser. It opens doors for opportunities, helps children to dream big, and gives them the ambition to achieve more in life,” he said.

The MP also addressed challenges facing the bursary programme. He criticised individuals who have taken legal steps to try to stop the disbursement of bursaries, accusing them of working against the interests of disadvantaged students.

“As your MP, I will stand strong to fight for your right to access bursaries from the NG-CDF every year,” he told the crowd.

Kamukunji Assistant County Commissioner Frederick Muli, who was at the event, expressed the government's commitment to creating a supportive environment for education in the sub-county.

Muli assured residents that government services would continue to be brought closer to the people. He mentioned ongoing government projects such as affordable housing and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHA).

He also announced that efforts are underway to ensure that all eligible residents, especially students, have access to national identification cards.

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“We shall be visiting schools and other areas in the sub-county to issue IDs to anyone who needs one,” Muli said.

California MCA Hashim Kamau, who also attended the event, encouraged students to take their studies seriously. He pointed out that even manual jobs now require a level of formal education and training.

Teachers from several secondary schools in the sub-county expressed appreciation for the continued investment in education through the NG-CDF.

They noted that the fund had contributed to improved facilities, which in turn had led to better academic performance.

Among the beneficiaries was Faith Mumo, a student from Meru University.

While holding her bursary cheque, she shared how critical the support has been to her education journey.

“My parents are unable to pay my school fees, but this cheque has kept me in class. Thanks to the Kamukunji CDF funds, I can continue my studies,” she said.