{
  "id": 17533322,
  "title": "Governor Wanga signs deal with national govt to expand bursaries and scholarships for learners",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/governor-wanga-signs-deal-with-national-govt-to-expand-bursaries-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T04:17:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/governor-wanga-signs-deal-with-national-govt-to-expand-bursaries-and-scholarships-for-learners"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 30, 2026, Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga signed a one-year deal with the National Government to expand bursaries and scholarships for learners in the county. The agreement, published in the Kenya Gazette, was signed by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba. The partnership aims to provide financial assistance to students at primary, secondary, special education, university, and tertiary institutions within Homa Bay County.\n\nThe agreement grants the county limited authority to issue bursaries and scholarships, with the Ministry of Education overseeing the overall process. Both governments are committed to promoting transparency and accountability in the distribution of funds. The county will fund the program using its share of county revenue allocation, while also seeking additional resources from development partners and other agencies.\n\nThe Ministry of Education will offer policy guidance, technical support, and capacity building to assist the county in implementing the program. In return, the county will develop the necessary legal framework, allocate funds through its budget, and report implementation progress to the Homa Bay County Assembly. A joint committee will oversee the agreement, meeting twice annually to review progress and submit financial reports to the National Assembly and County Assembly.",
  "summary": "The Homa Bay County Government has entered into a one-year partnership with the National Government to expand access to bursaries and scholarships for vulnerable learners across the county. The agreement, signed between the Ministry of Education and the county government, provides a framework for the county to offer financial assistance to learners in primary, secondary, […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Gladys Wanga signs one-year deal with National Government on October 30, 2026.",
    "Agreement aims to expand bursaries and scholarships for learners in Homa Bay County.",
    "County to fund program using revenue allocation, seek additional resources."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}