/

Bursaries in Kenya is The Easiest Way for Governors and MPs to Steal Public Money

3 mins read

The Government has increased bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund to ensure smooth learning.

This follows the signing into law of The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Bill by President William Ruto on Monday.

The law increases the allocation from 35 per cent to 40 per cent, a move that will facilitate continuity and completion of education by students.
 
The additional funds will also cater for school feeding programmes, especially in drought-stricken areas.

“This will check drop-outs, boost enrollment and further the Government’s efforts to increase literacy,” said Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw’ah.

The Act also increases CDF allocation on environmental activities from two per cent to five per cent to fund for climate crisis.

Besides that, it introduces a three per cent allocation of the Fund for Constituencies’ digital hubs.

The hubs, the Government observes, are key in enabling the youth to acquire skills to boost their employability.

Meanwhile, the President also assented to the National Lottery Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 69 of 2023).

This paves the way for the establishment of the National Lottery Board that will administer the newly-established National Lottery.

The Board will be tasked with the supervision, control and monitoring of the operations of the National Lottery.

It will also be mandated to erect measures to prevent fraud in the conduct of the National Lottery.

Mr Ichungw’ah, the sponsor of the Bill, said the goal of the conduct of the National Lottery is to fund social development in the country.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula, Attorney General Justin Muturi, Solicitor General Shadrack Mose, among others, were present.

Image

Protests as popular Nakuru youth leader found murdered

Outraged locals stormed a local mortuary where his body had been taken, removed it, and took to the streets in protest.

Protest in Nakuru over murder of youth leader on Sunday, January 19, 2025

A section of residents of Elburgon in Nakuru County on Sunday, January 19 staged protests against the killing of youth leader and outspoken government critic Richard Raymond Otieno by unknown people.

Otieno, also known as “Molo President”, was found dead in Molo after he was reportedly attacked by unknown assailants with an axe.

His body was discovered outside the gate to his rented apartment.

Read: CDF Nightmare: Change Law to Hand Money directly to Constituents

Adongo Ogony is a Kenyan Human Rights Activist and a Writer who lives in Toronto, Canada

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

Previous Story

Is Minority Leader in Parliament Junet Mohamed the New Oscar Sudi for President Ruto?

Next Story

Xiaomi Kenya Launches Redmi Note 14 Series: A Perfect Blend of Pro-Grade Photography and Robust Durability

Latest from Blog