By GEORGE MUNENEMore by this AuthorKirinyaga Governor Joseph Ndathi dissolved a bursary committee over alleged corruption. Speaking at Mukithi village while inspecting development projects, Governor Ndathi ordered the constitution of an new team to be in charge of Kanyekiini ward. The county boss acted on complaints by parents that some committee members were demanding bribes before awarding scholarships to needy children. They claimed they were being forced to pay Sh200 as inducement. "I have received numerous complaints that poor parents are compelled to fork out Sh200 each to get bursary for their school children.

Source: Daily Nation February 11, 2017 11:59 UTC