Trans Nzoia County education CEC Janerose Mutama pose a group photo with a section of candidates. Photo by Godfrey Wamalwa

As the countdown to the 2025 KCSE exams intensifies, Trans Nzoia County’s Education CECM, Janerose Nasimiyu Mutama, has moved to ease the burden on candidates by rolling out financial and personal support initiatives in local schools.

During visits to Nyamira Secondary and Meso Secondary Schools on Monday, Mutama issued bursary cheques under the Ukombozi Elimu Bursary Programme, a county initiative designed to keep learners in class regardless of their financial background.

She also distributed dignity packs through the Janerose Nasimiyu Mutama Foundation. The packs containing sanitary towels, boxers, soap, tissue, toothpaste, pens, and other personal care items were given to both boys and girls to ensure candidates approach their exams with confidence and dignity.

“Our message is clear; no child should be left behind,” the CECM told students and teachers. “Education is the greatest equalizer, and we must support our children to sit their exams without fear of stigma or financial barriers.”

Teachers hailed the move as timely, noting that exam stress often weighs heavier on learners struggling with fees and basic needs. Parents also welcomed the intervention, describing it as a “lifeline” for families facing tough economic times.

The initiative underscores the county’s commitment to inclusive education and comes at a critical moment when hundreds of candidates across Trans Nzoia are preparing to sit the national examinations in November.