by Governor Ali Bunow Korane officially launched the Garissa County Scholarship Fund at Garissa Library, establishing a KShs. 60 million fund to support 2,243 students in 101 colleges and universities. The fund was publicly launched to ensure transparency and accountability and was distributed fairly by the County Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship allocation by sub-county:
Hulugho: 324 students
Ijara: 340 students
Township: 429 students
Dadaab: 276 students
Lagdera: 283 students
Balambala: 308 students
Fafi: 283 students
The initiative is intended to ease the financial burden on parents, promote access to higher education, and reflects the administration’s commitment to increasing scholarship allocations in future financial years.
Key Highlights:
Total funds distributed: KShs. 60 million
Beneficiaries: 2,243 students across 101 colleges and universities
Sub-county allocation details provided for fairness and transparency
Outcome: Enhanced access to higher education and reduced financial burden on families
