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Parents Associations proposed replacing Parent-Teacher Associations with recognised Parents Associations, with a stronger and more clearly defined role in supporting schools and learners.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, the first-term lawmaker said the projects reaffirm his commitment to improving healthcare, education, infrastructure and livelihoods for residents as he prepares to seek a second term in the 2027 General Election
Thirty-four county governments have signed intergovernmental agreements with the Ministry of Education to keep funding bursary and scholarship programmes. MPs in the National Assembly questioned the constitutional and legal framework and whether counties may spend public funds without direct legislation.
The lack of a unified financing framework has led to concerns about duplication of support, inefficiencies and accountability gaps.
The Ol Kalou parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of former MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026, setting the stage for a by-election scheduled for July. Kiaraho had been elected on a UDA ticket during the 2022 General Election before his passing.
The bursary programme was designed to help learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, including orphans, persons with disabilities, children from low-income families, women, and survivors of gender-based violence.
Counties were further directed to work with IGRTC and other state bodies to secure legal ownership of fixed and movable assets already handed to them. At the same time, leaders agreed to amend the Intergovernmental Relations Sector Forums Regulations so that both levels of government can co-chair the forums.