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  • Senator Chimera urges Coastal residents to rally behind President Ruto

    Senator Chimera urges Coastal residents to rally behind President Ruto

    Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera has called on residents of the Coastal region to unite and rally behind President William Ruto in support of the government’s development agenda.

    Speaking during a public engagement in the region, the senator emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation between the national government and leaders from the Coast in order to accelerate socio-economic transformation.

    He noted that the administration of President Ruto has demonstrated commitment to inclusive development, infrastructure expansion, and economic empowerment across the country.

    The youthful lawmaker observed that the Coastal region stands to benefit significantly from ongoing and planned government projects aimed at improving livelihoods, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening key sectors such as tourism, blue economy, and trade.

    He urged local leaders and residents to put aside political differences and work collectively with the national government to ensure that development initiatives reach the grassroots.

    “Constructive engagement with the government will enable the region to maximize opportunities available under the current administration.With sustained support and collaboration, the Coastal region will witness accelerated growth and improved service delivery” he said.

    Chimera concluded by encouraging the electorate to remain united and supportive of the national leadership,noting that partnership between citizens and government is crucial in driving sustainable development across the region.

  • Senator Chimera calls for removal of bursaries from politicians’ control

    Senator Chimera calls for removal of bursaries from politicians’ control

    Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera has called for the management of bursary funds to be taken out of the hands of politicians and placed under the national government’s control to ensure equitable access to education for all Kenyans.

    According to Senator Chimera, the substantial funds currently controlled by politicians in the name of bursaries could be better utilized to address education gaps in schools.

    He argues that, when combined with existing allocations from the Ministry of Education, these funds could significantly improve the quality of education across the country.

    “Right now, we have multiple bursary schemes being run by the president, Members of Parliament, Governors, and Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), with billions of shillings involved,” said the senator.

    Using Kilifi County as an example, Chimera noted that the county allocates around Ksh 500 million annually for bursaries aimed at students who score 350 marks and above.

    He estimates that if all 47 counties invested similarly, about Ksh 23.5 billion would be directed towards bursaries nationwide.

    This figure does not include the additional contributions made by the president and MPs.

    However, the senator highlighted weaknesses in the current system, noting that bursaries often only benefit those aligned with the political class, leaving many deserving students without support.

    Chimera’s proposal aims to depoliticize the allocation of bursaries and create a more transparent and equitable system to ensure that all Kenyan children have access to quality education, regardless of their political affiliations.