Education fund seeds hope in Samburu and Marsabit, 58 students to benefit
A ray of hope shone across the parched plains of Samburu and Marsabit yesterday as the Kenya Drylands Education Fund awarded 58 bright but underprivileged students full secondary school scholarships.
A ray of hope shone across the parched plains of Samburu and Marsabit yesterday as the Kenya Drylands Education Fund awarded 58 bright but underprivileged students full secondary school scholarships. The US government-backed program, a beacon in the arid region, launched the initiative during a vibrant ceremony at Merille Mixed Secondary School.
Beyond the jubilant faces of the newly chosen scholars, the day unfolded with a double dose of good fortune. Not only did students receive the key to unlocking their secondary education, but Merille Mixed also received a vital boost to its infrastructure. A newly constructed dormitory, a haven for future studies, stood proudly alongside a commissioned borehole project, promising a steady flow of life-giving water.
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Marsabit County Public Service Commission Chairman Ambrose Harugura, the event's distinguished guest, lauded the scholarship initiative as a critical lifeline for talented students struggling to navigate financial hurdles. "This program ensures bright, needy students don't miss out on the transformative power of a complete secondary education," he declared, his voice reverberating with conviction.
Harugura, emphasizing the importance of quality education, called for long-term investments in these young minds. "Their dreams matter," he asserted, "and nurturing their potential requires sustained support." He proudly noted that the program already supports over 300 students, each one a testament to the ripple effect of educational opportunity.
Ahmed Kura, Executive Director of the Kenya Drylands Education Fund, echoed Harugura's sentiments, stressing the organization's unwavering commitment to boosting enrollment, attendance, retention, and smooth transitions to secondary school. "Education is the bedrock of progress," Kura explained, "and these scholarships, along with improving school infrastructure, pave the way for brighter futures for these communities."
With the wind whipping through the newly-opened dormitory windows and the borehole promising a quenching respite from the harsh sun, the day resonated with the promise of a future filled with possibilities. For the 58 scholarship recipients, the arid landscape suddenly bloomed with vibrant potential, their dreams taking flight on the wings of education and fueled by the unwavering support of the Kenya Drylands Education Fund.
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