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Eight students under Kihika’s full scholarship to sit KCSE this year

July 22, 2025 PRISTONE 1 min read
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika addressing in Kwale.PHOTO/COURTESY.
A group of eight students whom Governor Susan Kihika placed on full scholarship will sit KCSE this year.
This was revealed on Monday July 21 during the launch of second tranche of bursary.
In her speech read by Nakuru County CECM for Education Zippy Wambui, Governor Kihika stated that the eight needy students were placed on scholarship when she took office.
“I have walked with them through their secondary school journey and can attest that their academic performance has been exemplary. They are sitting for their KCSE exams this year,” she stated.

They include:

  • Margaret Wangari Ngaruiya – AIC Morop Girls High School (Visoi Ward)
  • Victor Kipyegon – Koelel Forces Academy (Gilgil Ward)

  • Rael Misiko Mukhwana – Larmudiac High School (Nakuru East Ward)

  • Monicah Wairimu John – Mary Mount Secondary School (Flamingo Ward)

  • Vivian Chepkemoi – Mogotio Girls High School (Soin Ward)

  • Irene Wanjiru Wangari – Naivasha Day Secondary School (Viwandani Ward)

  • Dominic Ngugi Mumbi – Naivasha High School (Sirikwa Ward)

  • Shirlyne Wangechi Njoroge – Pangani Girls High School (Biashara Ward)

Kihika revealed that Beyond ordinary bursaries, the County Government is also extending support to students with special needs.

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