Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu, during the handing over of a new school bus in the county /HANDOUT

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Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu has urged MCAs to fast-track the passage of the county scholarships and bursary bill currently before the assembly.

He warned that delays in approving the legislation are holding up the release of Sh500 million earmarked to support students ahead of next month's school reopening.

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Ntutu said more than 3,000 students under full county sponsorship risk missing out on critical fee support needed to resume or continue their education if the bill is not passed urgently.

“I am appealing to our MCAs to consider the urgency of this bill and pass it without further delay so that we can release the funds set aside for our students,” he said.

Ntutu cautioned that failure to expedite the legislation could disadvantage learners from vulnerable households when schools reopen next month.

The governor emphasised the need for timely legislative action to ensure education support programmes are not disrupted.

His appeal comes amid broader challenges affecting county bursary disbursements nationwide, where legal and procedural uncertainties have previously delayed the release of funds.

In 2025, the Controller of Budget moved to court seeking clarity on legal restrictions that had stalled approval of county bursaries, affecting how devolved units planned and disbursed education funds.

Narok has been among the counties with significant bursary allocations in recent years, supporting tens of thousands of students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions.

However, delays in releasing the latest funds have raised concern among parents and education stakeholders, who are now urging the county assembly to prioritise the bill.

Ntutu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education and called for cooperation between the executive and legislative arms of the county government.

“I know our MCAs are sensitive to the need to support learners in need, and I urge them to act swiftly so we can move to the next stage of disbursement,” he said.

The county chief said the county is ready to release the funds immediately once the bill is passed.