Bursary allocation raised to Sh240m as county moves to improve literacy levels

Kisii Governor James Ongwae, third left and Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, far left during the launch of the Kisii County Bursary Fund at Gusii Stadium on 12.7.2016. The Sh240 million will be released to beneficiaries through their respective schools. (Photo Eric Abuga/Standard)

KISII county government has increased its bursary fund to Sh240 million this financial year.

The money is an increase from the Sh135 million allocated in the 2015/2016 financial year.