The Nairobi County government has launched a Ksh170 million scholarship program for secondary school students, aiming to support 4,000 learners in its initial phase. This initiative, launched by Governor Johnson Sakaja, seeks to alleviate financial burdens on parents and ensure educational access for talented children.

• Nairobi County launched a Ksh170 million scholarship drive for secondary schools on Thursday, January 8.
• The program, led by Governor Johnson Sakaja, will benefit 4,000 learners initially.
• The county is also fast-tracking efforts to build 6,500 classrooms and has invested Ksh1.8 billion in education over two years.
• The Dishi na County school feeding program, which has provided 68 million meals, will continue, with Ksh1.7 billion spent in 2023/24 and an additional Ksh400 million allocated for 2024/25.