Why MP Julius Melly wants bursaries issued by one entity, central system

"We have to put in place policy structures and systems that enroll students in high schools and tertiary institutions for their school fees to be paid on time. The credentials of needy students receiving education sponsorship should be identified and given priority on any occasion," he said.

Students from vulnerable families benefit from county education kitty and National Government Constituency Development Funds (NG-CDF).

The legislator said the distribution of the money has not been fair, claiming duplication of fee awards since some are paid by the county and NG-CDF concurrently.

"For the process to be fair and free, we have to put in place a system for efficient regulation of the funds both in the county and the national government," he said.

The MP said the Ministry of Education should be the custodian of a list of children under government sponsorship to be used as a reference for approval of beneficiaries before releasing the funds.

Melly also said corporates, non governmental organisations, banks and charity institutions could use the same system to disburse bursary.