Wavinya targets Sh200 million bursary fund to meet soaring demand

Governor Wavinya Ndeti signs a dummy cheque of sh 120 million after launching a County Education Bursary program at Ivumbuni Primary School in Machakos Town constituency on Friday. [Erastus Mulwa/Standard]

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has announced plans to expand the county's education bursary fund from the current Sh120 million to Sh200 million in future allocations, in response to rising demand from needy learners.

Speaking at Ivumbuni Primary School in Mumbuni North Ward, Machakos Town constituency, where she launched the Sh120 million bursary disbursement for the 2024/25 Financial Year, the governor underscored the importance of increasing the allocation to support more students across the county.