Maua: Igembe South Deputy County Commissioner Noah Kibet has directed all administrators, chiefs, and Nyumba Kumi leaders to ensure that every learner who has not yet enrolled in junior or senior secondary school reports to school by Monday. Speaking on Friday at Maua Stadium during the graduation of ZOE Empowerment beneficiaries, the Deputy County Commissioner emphasized compliance with President William Ruto’s directive that all learners must attend school, regardless of uniforms or school fees.
According to Kenya News Agency, Kibet warned parents and guardians against keeping children at home due to lack of fees or uniforms, reiterating the government’s mandate for all learners to be in school by Monday. He highlighted that in Igembe South sub-county, the transition rate to senior secondary school is currently at 77 percent, and it is imperative for administrators to ensure the remaining students report to school by the specified deadline.
The Deputy County Commissioner addressed residents during the ZOE graduation ceremony, where over 600 beneficiaries from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties received certificates for completing various programmes under ZOE Empowerment. During the event, Kibet revealed that 265 youths from the area have benefitted from the Nyota Grants Programme, which aims to empower young people to start or expand businesses.
He urged the beneficiaries to use the funds responsibly to create sustainable livelihoods and avoid wastage. Kibet specifically cautioned youth against spending the funds on alcohol and entertainment, warning that such habits could derail their future. He also encouraged young people to embrace government empowerment programmes and vocational training opportunities, noting that these initiatives are essential for reducing unemployment and crime in the region.
