GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2313

IT IS notified for the general information of the public that pursuant to the provisions of Article 187 of the Constitution of Kenya, sections 6, 34, and 36 of the County Governments Act, section 26 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act, the National Government through the Ministry of Education and the County Government of Kakamega have entered in to an intergovernmental partnership agreement dated the 19th May, 2025, on issuance of bursaries and scholarships. The objectives of this Agreement are to— (a) Provide for a structural framework for the limited transfer of elements of the education function from the national government to the county government, solely to the extent of issuance of bursaries and scholarships to primary, special education, secondary, universities and tertiary educational institutions; (b) Promote transparency and accountability in the utilization and management of bursaries and scholarships in the education sector; (c) Promote sharing of resources in education service delivery; (d) Enhance and promote equitable access to quality and inclusive education; AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended as may be required from time to time by mutual consent of the parties. Such amendment shall be in writing, shall come into force on the date of execution, and shall form part of this Agreement. The agreement became effective on the 1st June, 2025. The original agreement is available for inspection at the following offices: The Ministry of Education Headquarters, Jogoo House B, Harambee Avenue Nairobi, Kenya. Office of the County Attorney, County Government of Kakamega County Headquarters Annex, Room 112, P.0. Box 36–50100, Kakamega, Kenya. Dated the 16th January, 2026. FERNANDES BARASA, MR/8111020 Governor, Kakamega County. 20th February, 2026 THE KENYA GAZETTE