Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu has urged Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to fast-track the scholarships and bursary bill to unlock funding for students ahead of the May school reopening.
Ntutu said delays in passing the legislation have stalled the disbursement of approximately Sh500 million earmarked to support learners across the county.
More than 3,000 students under full county sponsorship risk missing out on essential fee support needed to begin or continue their education if the bill is not enacted urgently, he warned.
He cautioned that further delays could negatively affect learners from vulnerable households when schools reopen next month.
“I am appealing to the MCAs to consider the urgency of this bill and pass it without further delay so that we can release the funds set aside for our students,” Ntutu said, underscoring the need for swift legislative action to sustain education support programmes.
The governor’s appeal comes amid wider challenges affecting bursary disbursement across counties, where legal and procedural uncertainties have previously delayed the release of education funds.
In 2025, the Controller of Budget moved to court seeking clarity on legal restrictions that had stalled county bursary approvals, affecting how devolved units planned and released their budgets.
Narok County has been among the top spenders on bursaries in recent years, disbursing significant funds to support tens of thousands of students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
However, delays in rolling out the latest bursary programme—expected to total about Sh500 million—have sparked concern among parents and education stakeholders.
Stakeholders have called on the county assembly to prioritise the bill to ensure timely release of funds before the May school term begins.
Ntutu reiterated his administration’s commitment to education and urged cooperation between the executive and the assembly to prevent disruption to learners and their families.
