As the cash crunch crisis continues to bite into the country's education system, the Joseph Waswa Foundation has committed Sh2 million to support bright but needy students in Webuye West Constituency through its Education Support Scheme Program, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on struggling families.
Speaking to this publication, the foundation Chairman Joseph Lendrix Waswa expressed his dedication to ensuring that all children in Webuye West, regardless of their financial background, have access to education.
"My foundation is rolling out the Education Support Scheme Program worth Sh2 million that will ensure at least needy but bright students benefit from the scheme and continue with their studies," he stated.
The initiative comes at a time when many students across the country face financial hardships that threaten their ability to complete their education.
Waswa said the foundation aims to bridge this gap by providing essential school fees assistance, ensuring deserving students do not drop out due to financial constraints.
Meanwhile, the government on Tuesday moved to quell a financial crisis in schools across the country over the delay in the disbursement of capitation by releasing Sh14 billion.
This is in addition to the Sh19 billion released last Thursday.
In a statement through the office of the Government Spokesperson, KCB account holders are set to access the funds from today (Thursday) with the rest on Friday.
“The National Treasury on Wednesday released Sh14 billion more towards the School Capitation and will be disbursed by today to school accounts,” it states.
“So far Sh33 billion has now been released to Primary, Junior School (JSS) and Secondary School.”
The government also assured head teachers and principals that the balance of Sh15 billion is still outstanding for this term and will be released in due course.
The funds, meant for tuition and operational expenses, have been a source of concern for school heads.
While the government’s capitation provides relief to schools, private initiatives like the Joseph Lendrix Waswa Foundation play a critical role in supporting individual students who might otherwise fall through the cracks.
