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By our reporter
Residents of Mwingi West Constituency are expressing growing frustration over the management and disbursement of bursary funds by their Member of Parliament, Charles Ngusya Nguna. They assert that these funds are public resources intended to support the education of needy students and should be allocated transparently and equitably.
Community members have voiced concerns about delays and alleged favoritism in the allocation process, leading to many deserving students missing out on essential financial assistance. They emphasize that the bursary funds are not the personal property of the MP but are public monies meant to benefit the broader community.
This discontent in Mwingi West mirrors a broader national concern regarding the mismanagement of bursary funds. A recent audit report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, released in December 2024, uncovered significant mismanagement of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) bursary kitties across various constituencies. The report highlighted issues such as funds being allocated to non-existent students, lack of proper documentation, and failure to account for disbursed amounts. Constituencies like Sabatia, Rongo, Nakuru East, Narok West, and Embakasi North were among those cited for these discrepancies.
In response to these concerns, residents of Mwingi West are calling for greater transparency and accountability in the bursary allocation process. They demand that MP Nguna ensures timely and fair distribution of funds, with clear criteria and proper documentation to prevent any form of corruption or favoritism. The community remains vigilant and insists that public resources be managed responsibly to serve their intended purpose of supporting education for all deserving students.
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