Secondary education in Mogotio Constituency is now officially free for all learners attending day secondary schools, following a major policy announcement by area Member of Parliament Reuben Kiborek.
The declaration was made on Thursday, February 12, during the launch of the 2025/2026 National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary disbursement programme at Rosoga Girls High School.
KSh 69.3 Million Released for Education
MP Kiborek confirmed that a total of KSh 69.3 million had been allocated to support 7,185 beneficiaries across various levels of education, including secondary schools, technical and vocational institutions, colleges, medical training centres, and universities.
Under the new arrangement:
Every learner in a day secondary school will receive full sponsorship, eliminating school fees for families.
Boarding school students will receive KSh 10,000, while total orphans in boarding schools will get KSh 30,000.
Partial orphans are allocated KSh 15,000, and learners living with disabilities will receive KSh 12,000.
Students at Emining Special School will get KSh 10,000 each.
Support for Tertiary Education
The bursary programme also extends to tertiary education:
Polytechnics and vocational colleges: KSh 5,000
Technical institutes: KSh 6,000
Teacher training colleges: KSh 7,000
KMTC and other medical colleges: KSh 8,000
University students: KSh 8,000
Infrastructure Developments
Beyond bursaries, MP Kiborek revealed that over 150 schools in the constituency have been built or renovated using NG-CDF funds.
A technical team has also been deployed to assess classroom shortages and infrastructure needs, with plans to seek additional support from development partners.
Impact and Reception
The initiative has been widely welcomed as a major boost to access and retention in secondary education across Mogotio Constituency.
MP Kiborek described the move as “a landmark step aimed at ensuring no child drops out of school because of lack of fees,” emphasizing that education remains a key pillar of development in the area.
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