Webuye East National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) has announced a new initiative to support education in the region by providing Ksh.5,000 to every day scholar attending school within the constituency.
The area Member of Parliament, Hon. Martin Wanyonyi, made the announcement today during a meeting with school principals drawn from the constituency.
The program, set to begin next Monday, aims to ease the financial burden on parents while enhancing access to education. The MP emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring every child in Webuye East has the opportunity to receive quality education.
Speaking during the meeting, Webuye East Deputy County Commissioner urged parents to send their children to school, warning that it is unlawful to keep school-age children at home.
“No child should remain at home while they are supposed to be in school,” he said, reiterating the government’s zero-tolerance stance on education neglect.
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Kenya Secondary School Heads Association Chairperson, Mr. Aggrey Ligami, applauded the MP’s efforts, noting that the funds would significantly aid the smooth running of schools. He also called on parents to fulfill their responsibilities, as the government and leaders had done their part.
Meanwhile, the Bungoma East Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Executive Secretary used the platform to highlight the persistent issue of teacher shortages in schools. He called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to urgently address the problem to ensure schools can deliver quality education effectively.
By Godfrey Wamalwa.
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