GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 18153

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 Government Act, section 26 of the Intergovernmental Relations Act, the National Government through the Ministry of Education and the County Government of Vihiga have entered into 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 structured framework for partnership between the national government and the county government in issuance of bursaries and scholarships. (b) Promote transparency and accountability in 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. The agreement became effective from the 1st June, 2025. A copy of the agreement may be inspected at the offices specified below: 8996 8996 The Ministry of Education Headquarters, Jogoo House B, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. The County Secretary and Head of County Public Service, County Government of Vihiga, P.O.Box 344–50300, Maragoli. Dated the 10th December, 2025. WILBER K. OTTICHILO (Dr.), MR/7897569 Governor, Vihiga County.