Governor Awards Student Ksh 400K Bursary
Governor Awards Student Ksh 400K Bursary
Governor Awards Student Ksh 400K Bursary
Mandera County allegedly gave a student a Ksh400,000 bursary to study at a foreign university, which infuriated some Kenyans. According to comments making the rounds on the internet, the governor sent the money to the student, who attends the private Kampala University in neighboring Uganda.
Kenyans questioned the county government’s decision to provide one student such large sums of money while excluding others. In our society, nepotism at this degree is unacceptable. We need to hold these officials accountable, one said.
Some conjectured that the pupil might be a governor’s relative. Kenyans said this was a reflection of how certain politicians were misusing county finances simply to enrich themselves and their families.
Kenyans that the governor and other public officials who are fostering nepotism be removed from office after the disclosure. Kenyans expressed dissatisfaction about these governors, claiming they embezzle money intended for development initiatives for their own benefit. “Since when did bursaries start catering for private institutions or those outside the country,” a different individual asked. Others countered that it was appropriate to give the student the bursary if he met the requirements.
They also mentioned how some well-known politicians have given their relatives government positions and opportunities for which they were not eligible. The divided entities’ poor development has been attributed to corruption.
