It is a relief for parents in Nakuru County as County Government on Wednesday October 21, 2026 launched the second tranche of the 2025/2026 Financial Year County bursary programme.
Governor Kihika officiated the launch of the disbursement of Ksh 162.9 million.
The fund will go a long way in supporting 28,678 learners in Universities, Colleges, secondary schools, vocational training centres and special schools across Nakuru County.
This brings the total bursary allocation for the financial year to approximately Sh446 million, following the distribution of Sh284.48 million to 57,231 learners earlier in the year.
According to Kihika, the county will tour all sub-counties to launch the respective bursaries awarded, noting that the programme aims to ease the financial burden on families and ensure learners remain in school.
During the event held in Mau Narok Ward, Governor Kihika also highlighted the administration’s education initiatives, including the provision of fortified porridge in public ECDE centres, employment of 498 ECDE teachers, construction of classrooms, supply of learning materials and expansion of vocational training.
It should be noted that the County Government of Nakuru also provides annual capitation of Sh30,000 per learner in vocational training centres.
While announcing that her administration will introduce free uniforms for all learners in public ECDE centres from January 2027, Kihika urged parents to also ensure safety of their children.
Kihika raising concern over child labour, illicit alcohol consumption and school absenteeism in Mau Narok.
She urged young people to enrol in vocational training centres to acquire practical skills.
