The High Court has declared some aspects of the country's bursary allocation system unconstitutional, noting that the current framework discriminates against vulnerable and marginalised students.

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In a landmark ruling, the court found that the absence of a coordinated national database for tracking bursary and scholarship allocations violated several provisions of the Constitution.

The Court also found that the current bursary allocation system has inconsistent eligibility criteria and weak oversight mechanisms, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.

"The Court finds that the absence of a coordinated national database for tracking bursary and scholarship allocations, the lack of a centralised or transparent needs-assessment mechanism, and the weaknesses in oversight of NG-CDF and county bursary funds raise serious concerns under Articles 10, 201, 27, and 53 of the Constitution," the court ruled.

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This follows a petition filed challenging the manner in which bursaries are administered through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) and county governments.

According to the petitioners, the current bursary system left many deserving learners without financial support while opening the door to political influence and abuse.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke