Area MP Titus Khamala (pictured) stated that they declined applications from students due to their parents’ identity cards indicating they were non-voters in Lurambi. He emphasized that bursaries would only be allocated to children whose parents or guardians are registered voters in the largely cosmopolitan constituency.
“We have rejected over 1,000 applications from students whose parents do not vote in Lurambi. Every constituency in Kenya has its allocation of bursary funds and I urge them to benefit from where they cast their ballots at election time,” he said.
Bishop Khamala emphasized that tertiary institution students who have reached the age of 18 should also be registered voters in his constituency if they wish to qualify for bursaries.
“I have no regrets about this decision because people should benefit from where they determine leadership. You cannot call Lurambi your home yet always vote in another constituency then still expect service from here,” he added.
The MP mentioned that implementing this requirement would also serve to deter individuals who may attempt to benefit from bursaries through multiple means.
