Parents would get some relief in January after President William Ruto increased bursary allocation.
This followed the signing into law of The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill.
The law increased the allocation from 35 per cent to 40 per cent, a move that will facilitate continuity and completion of education by students.
The additional funds will also cater for school feeding programmes, especially in drought-stricken areas.
“This will check drop-outs, boost enrollment and further the Government’s efforts to increase literacy,” said Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah.
The signing came amidst plans by parents and other stakeholders ahead of school opening for a new academic year set to start in January 2024.
Besides that,the Bill it introduced a three per cent allocation of the Fund for Constituencies’ digital hubs.
The hubs, the Government observes, are key in enabling the youth to acquire skills to boost their employability.
