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April 1, 2026
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Ministry of Education Announces Changes to Bursary Allocation Affecting All Learners

Ministry of Education Announces Changes to Bursary Allocation Affecting All Learners

The current Kenyan bursary system is a hybrid of decentralised systems that has faced significant challenges, including reliance on manual processes and political interferences..

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The Kenyan Ministry of Education is set to launch a centralized portal to consolidate all bursary funds from various sources, aiming to enhance transparency and eliminate duplication in student financial aid. This initiative is expected to begin in May.

  • All bursaries, including Constituency Development Fund (CDF), county, private, and national government funds, will be managed through a single online system.
  • Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok announced the plan, highlighting the partnership with a major telecommunication company to develop the system.
  • The new portal will track bursary allocations to ensure deserving students receive support and prevent cases where the same student benefits from multiple scholarships.

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