Nairobi City County Advances Education Support with 2nd Batch of Scholarships and Bursaries
Mombasa, 23 March 2024 – Nairobi City County is set to disburse the second batch of scholarships and bursaries for the academic year, following the earlier release of the third batch of executive scholarships worth KSh 131 million and ward bursaries totaling KSh 170 million for 2023. Earlier this year, Governor Johnson Sakaja also launched KSh 857 million in bursaries for needy but academically bright students, alongside a KSh 100 million grant for free Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE).
The program targets financially disadvantaged students, ensuring 100% transition to secondary schools while providing a pathway to higher education. Chief Officer for ECDE and Vocational Training emphasized that the initiative empowers students to access quality education, improve their prospects, and break the cycle of poverty. Beneficiaries have gained opportunities to join universities and other tertiary institutions across the country.
Since Governor Sakaja assumed office, Nairobi City County has released over KSh 1 billion in scholarships and ward bursaries over four years. The upcoming disbursement will provide first-term payments totaling KSh 2.5 million per ward, benefiting over 40,000 students in secondary and tertiary institutions. Officials stress that this is not merely goodwill but a strategic investment in Nairobi’s future, fostering equity, opportunity, and the development of the city’s next generation of leaders.