The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Masika Wetang’ula has reiterated his commitment to supporting Vulnerable children in pursuit of their Education Dreams in Bungoma County and Kenya at Large.
Speaking at Friend’s School Misikhu Boys Secondary School in Webuye West Constituency during a funds drive for Misikhu Ward children education Wetang’ula noted that currently the funds disbursed in terms of Bursaries cum were not enough to cater for all children’s needs and hence the need for more resources mobilization.
He said that his office will ensure that it partners with Bungoma county government under governor Ken Lusaka, to provide financing for the bright children from humble Backgrounds.
The speaker said he had already initiated talks with Interior Cabinet Secretary for plans to open an Immigration office in Bungoma county to assist parents who want their children to pursue further studies in foreign countries.
On their part MCA Millie Masungo and Bungoma county Kenya secondary schools Heads Association (KESSHA) Chairman Situma Bikala hinted that the programme Kickstarted officially in April this year with a total of Kshs 400,00 to assist students who are at risk of dropping out of school due to lack of Fees.
Also present was Bungoma county Women Representative Catherine Wambilianga and Sitikho ward MCA Grace Sundukwa who said there was a need for leaders to continue coming up with policies which can protect the Boy Child who is at more Risk in the current society with factors such as drugs and Substance Abuse.
A total of Kshs 1,627,000 was raised during the funds drive with Wetangula giving out a half a million Shillings.
By Achola Bulimo Mathews
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