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Siaya: Assistant chief's benevolence brings hope to needy students

Students at the home of Joash Ogolla, the assistant chief of Katieno B sub-Location in Ugenya, Siaya County. [Olivia Odhiambo, Standard]

It is 6am and students from various secondary schools are trooping into the home of Katieno B assistant chief in Ugenya, Siaya County, hoping to get financial help as a new academic year starts.

Some of them are anxious not to miss their places in Form One. 

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