Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) in Emmurua Dikir, Narok County, have expressed dissatisfaction with the allocation of bursaries under the county and National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF). Led by Ololmasani MCA Samuel Towett, they have raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the vetting and disbursement processes, which they claim have locked out deserving students.
Speaking in Emmurua Dikir town, Towett questioned why a single committee was responsible for both county and NGCDF bursary allocations. “Bursary allocation has been marred by controversies. We have one committee for both county and constituency bursaries, and this has seen deserving students being locked out,” said Towett, accusing the system of lacking transparency.
The MCA also highlighted stalled projects in Kaptumbo and Kipsigowo despite these areas being allocated KSh 3.2 million and KSh 6 million, respectively. Towett lamented that development in the constituency had been hindered due to the inefficiencies in project implementation and mismanagement of resources.
“Many things are not going well here, and our constituents have raised a lot of questions. Any MCA who raises concerns is met with threats and humiliation from the administration of Emmurua Dikir constituency,” Towett added.
The MCAs criticized the county administration for allegedly working more closely with ward administrators while sidelining elected representatives. They claimed this practice has further slowed development efforts in the area, leaving critical needs unmet.
Towett and his colleagues are now calling for thorough investigations into the bursary disbursement process. They have threatened to mobilize protests to express their dissatisfaction if the issues are not addressed promptly.
The controversy comes amid heightened scrutiny of the distribution of public funds, with many residents voicing frustrations over delays and perceived favoritism. Bursaries, intended to support underprivileged students, have long been a vital resource for communities in Narok County, and any irregularities in their allocation disproportionately affect families in need.
As the MCAs demand accountability and transparency, they hope their concerns will prompt meaningful changes in the administration of both county and NGCDF resources. Meanwhile, residents of Emmurua Dikir wait to see if their grievances will be addressed or if the promises of equitable resource distribution will remain unfulfilled.
