GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 15743

IT IS notified for general information of the public that pursuant to the provisions of Article 187 of the Constitution of Kenya as read with sections 6, 34 and 36 of the County Governments Act and Section 26 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act, that the National Government through the Ministry of Education and the County Government of Marsabit have entered into an intergovernmental partnership agreement dated the 19th May, 2025 on issuance of bursaries and scholarships. WHEREAS; The Fourth schedule of the Constitution on distribution of functions between the National and County Governments recognizes that education and training is a concurrent function to be undertaken by the two levels of Government; AND The issuance of bursaries and scholarships by any level of government to any person is a social protection measure and realizing Article 43 (3) of the Constitution and ultimately promoting inclusive economic development and enhancing human development and enhancing human development objectives including better outcomes in education; AND To ensure the effective discharge of respective mandates pertaining to education and training, a cooperative and consultative approach to deliver the constitutional right of every person to education and training in an integrated and harmonized manner is necessary; THE PARTIES formalized the intention of promoting a cooperative and collaborative approach in provision of education and training in Kenya. The objectives of the Agreement are as follows— (a) To provide a structured framework for partnership between the National and County Government in issuance of bursaries and scholarships; (b) To promote transparency and accountability in the utilization and management of bursaries and scholarships in the education and training sector; (c) To promote sharing of resources in education service delivery; (d) To enhance and promote equitable access to quality and inclusive education; (e) To facilitate an inclusive and collaborative approach in the provision and management of bursaries and scholarships; (f) To establish mechanisms for mutual sharing of information; and (g) To collaborate in resource mobilization and utilization. The original agreement is available for inspection at the following offices: Office of the County Secretary, County Government of Marsabit, Marsabit County Headquarters, 1st Floor, Marsabit The Ministry of Education Headquarters Jogoo House B Harambee Avenue Nairobi, Kenya Dated the 21st October, 2025. MOHAMUD M. ALI, MR/7832444 Governor, Marsabit County.