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Ruto climbs down, to cut travel by Sh500m to help disabled learners

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President William Ruto Commissions the National Psycho-Educational Assessment and Research Centre in Nairobi. [PCS]

President William Ruto Thursday promised to cut his travel budget by Sh500 million to support learners who are abled differently.

Speaking during the flagging-off of motor vehicles for education officers in Kasarani, Nairobi, yesterday, Ruto said the funds will be used to build a manufacturing plant for assistive devices for learners with disabilities.

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