NG-CDF phase five bursary disbursement to students in Khwisero Sub County

Butere,

Wednesday July 19, 2023

KNA by John Ochanda 

Over Sh5.5million bursaries have been disbursed to students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions in Khwisero Sub County.

Area MP Christopher Aseka said the move will help more needy and bright students to join secondary and tertiary schools.

The MP said the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) disbursement is in its fifth phase covering 2022/2023Financial year.

“This is the fifth phase of NG-CDF disbursement for the year 2022/2023. The fund is meant for students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions within Khwisero sub-county,” he said.

The 17 secondary schools received between Sh45,000 and 1.2 million meant for school fees while Sh500,000 went to Khwisero Technical and vocational college.

“We have spent shillings 5.82 million in this phase. We want to ensure our youth and students are retained in schools and cushion their parents from considerably high fees,” he asserted.

The MP said he has strived to offer bursaries to deserving students despite the high number of applicants and will continue to increase the amount to cater for more students.

The move is also meant to boost transition from primary to secondary schools and tertiary institutions.

Courtesy K.N.A