Homa Bay County and Ministry of Education Sign Bursary Agreement
What happened
Homa Bay County and the Ministry of Education signed an intergovernmental agreement on November 1, 2026. The agreement allows learners in Homa Bay County to receive bursaries and scholarships covering primary, secondary, and tertiary education. The partnership enables the county to allocate education support funds from its share of national revenue, drawn from the County Revenue Fund.
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Why it matters
The agreement formalizes the allocation of public funds for education support, following a directive from the Office of the Controller of Budget. The Ministry of Education will provide policy guidance and data sharing, while Homa Bay County will manage the fund allocation and implementation.
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Who's involved
- Homa Bay CountyCounty responsible for allocating education support funds and managing bursary programs.
- Ministry of EducationGovernment agency providing policy guidance, capacity building, and data on learners.
- Gladys WangaGovernor of Homa Bay County, who signed the agreement.
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The entities involved
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Homa Bay County
county in Kenya
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Ministry of Education
government organization in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia