Inua Masomo Programme: Murang’a County’s Initiative to Boost Education

Murang’a County has officially rolled out the Inua Masomo programme for the year, an initiative designed to pay school fees for the top ten students in each class at all-day secondary schools across the county.

Governor Irungu Kang’ata, speaking during the launch event at Kiria-ini Girls High School, announced that the programme will cover first-term school fees for the best-performing students in Forms 2, 3, and 4 within day schools.

The governor emphasized that the initiative aims to improve school attendance and enhance academic performance in day schools by shifting bursary decision-making from the government to the students.

“Each term, the top students will be selected, fostering a culture of healthy academic competition,” said Governor Kang’ata.

Enhancing Transparency and Boosting the Local Economy

According to the governor, Inua Masomo promotes transparency in the bursary allocation process, ensuring that funding reaches deserving students based on merit. Additionally, the programme benefits the local economy by ensuring that educational funds remain within the county, strengthening local institutions.

Currently, the programme supports over 7,000 students per term, fully covering their school fees and providing relief to their families. The initiative continuously recruits new beneficiaries to sustain its mission of making education accessible to all, particularly for vulnerable students, while encouraging excellence through rewards for top performers.

Support for Boarding School Students Continues

In addition to the Inua Masomo programme, the county government will continue supporting boarding school students who were previously beneficiaries of the Nyota Zetu programme, an initiative launched by former Governor Mwangi wa Iria.

With these combined efforts, Murang’a County remains committed to investing in education and empowering students to achieve their full potential.