Keiyo north: Keiyo North Deputy County Commissioner Julius Maiyo has called on parents to use farming proceeds to pay school fees for their children. Maiyo emphasized the importance of utilizing the region’s agricultural wealth to ensure that children’s educational needs are met, especially given the government-subsidized fees for day scholars.
According to Kenya News Agency, Maiyo expressed concern during his address at the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Mindililwo Primary School. Despite a successful harvest season attributed to subsidized fertiliser, many parents have sold their maize and are still seeking bursaries. He urged parents to remember the looming January school term amidst their celebrations.
Maiyo also stressed the importance of equitable school fee payments for all children, cautioning against prioritizing those attending schools outside the county over those in nearby institutions. Furthermore, he highlighted the issue of teenage pregnancies, urging parents to protect and support their daughters’ education.
Addressing the same occasion, area OCPD Patrick Njoroge advised parents to counsel their sons, warning that young men impregnating underage girls will face legal consequences. He pointed out that the bodaboda sector, while providing employment, has also led to legal issues when young men offer free rides to schoolgirls, potentially with ulterior motives.
Njoroge also urged parents to monitor their children’s possessions, such as electronics, which may be acquired through criminal activities. He encouraged parents to report suspicious acquisitions to authorities to establish the source and take legal action if necessary. The DCI is actively tracking stolen goods, and children found with such items will face arrest.
Lastly, Maiyo addressed opposition to a proposed university in Tambach, asking detractors to await the task force’s report. He noted that a university would not only provide academic opportunities but also drive local development and create jobs.
