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Students Face Challenges as Grade 10 Term Begins Amidst High Costs and Bursary Disputes
Grade 10 students are set to begin reporting to secondary schools tomorrow. As schools prepare to open, parents are rushing to purchase supplies, leading to long queues and increased prices at book and uniform stores. The Mombasa County Assembly has criticized the County Government's bursary allocation system for requiring a student's parent to be a registered voter to qualify for a bursary. Concurrently, some schools are threatening to prevent thousands of students from joining Grade 10 due to alleged corruption concerns.
Police Destroy Illicit Alcohol in Kakamega; Mob Kills 3 Suspects in Bureti
Police in Kakamega have seized and destroyed a substantial quantity of illicit alcoholic beverages, reportedly destroying 10,000 liters. In Bureti, three suspected livestock thieves have been killed by residents. Two of the suspects were lynched in Ykwai village, Bureti constituency, after being caught stealing cattle, with two being burned alive by an angry mob. In a separate incident in Imara Daima, a police officer has been apprehended in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old man.
Government Disburses Capital, Food Aid, and Bursaries Across Several Counties
President William Ruto and Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki supervised the disbursement of the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital in Nyeri County to enhance financing for small businesses. In a separate initiative, over 500 families in Boni Forest are receiving food aid. Additionally, more than 700 students joining high school in Nakuru are set to receive bursaries from the NG-CDF fund in the Nakuru Town West constituency. This funding aims to ease the financial burden on the parents of these students.
Pollution Concerns Raised Over Lake Victoria, Fedha Estate Water Channel, and Ruai Sewage Plant
Scientists are increasingly concerned about escalating pollution in Lake Victoria, with a new report highlighting the presence of concerning oil layers and recurrent fish die-offs. In Nairobi's Fedha Estate, residents are issuing an urgent appeal for the clearing of a water channel, citing imminent threats related to sanitation and public health. Similarly, residents of Ruai are complaining about air pollution that they state is stemming from a sewage treatment plant in their area, causing significant concern for the community.
Political Leaders Criticized Over Project Failures and Party Leadership
Senator Mungatana has criticized Governor Godhana over the failure to actualize projects in his region. In a separate political development, George Kariuki has openly criticized Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru's leadership within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Meanwhile, Ida Odinga has reportedly intervened to resolve internal disputes within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Her move aims to address apparent divisions and bring cohesion to the political organization.
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