Over 2,000 Students Seek Bursary Aid in Langas

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The high turnout of applicants, Mwangi explained, is a reflection of the severe economic challenges affecting many Kenyans.

Langas Ward MCA Francis Muya.Photo/Hubz Media.

Francis Muya Mwangi, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Langas Ward, recently addressed the pressing financial burdens that thousands of students and families in his constituency face as they struggle to fund their education.

Speaking at a gathering in Langas, Mwangi highlighted the overwhelming demand for financial assistance, with more than 2,000 students seeking bursaries to help cover their tuition fees.

The high turnout of applicants, Mwangi explained, is a reflection of the severe economic challenges affecting many Kenyans.

“Life has burdened Kenyans,” he said, pointing out that families are desperate for any form of assistance as education costs continue to rise.

The Langas bursary fund has allocated 4 million Kenyan shillings this year.

However, with only 4 million shillings to distribute, the MCA noted that even if each student received a bursary of 5,000 shillings, the fund would only support between 800 and 900 students — far below the demand.

To address some of the unmet needs, the ward has set aside an additional 2 million shillings for development projects.

This, Mwangi said, could be used to help around 1,100 students in various ways, but he admitted that even this measure falls short.

“Today, more than 2,000 people have come,” Mwangi stated, acknowledging the frustration of families and students who may leave empty-handed.

Mwangi also highlighted the challenges faced by students transitioning to university, where costs are even steeper.

“Today I am with students who have entered the first year in the university, and they have asked me… if we get only 5,000 shillings and the fees are 100,000, where will the rest come from?” he recounted.

With such high fees, even a modest bursary covers only a small fraction of the costs, leaving families with a difficult choice between education and other basic needs.

In his remarks, Mwangi urged the Kenyan government to make good on its promise of free education, a policy he believes could ease the pressure on families and create more equitable access to learning opportunities.

“I want to tell the Kenyan government, you promised free education,” he emphasized. “Let us head in that direction.”

As Mwangi’s words echo throughout Langas Ward and beyond, the growing need for education support underscores the broader financial strain faced by many Kenyan families.

While local government efforts continue, residents hope that broader policy changes could bring relief and make education more accessible to all Kenyan youth.

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