Gisambai MCA Aspirant Accuses Hamisi Leadership of Politicising Bursary Forms
A political storm is brewing in Hamisi Constituency, Vihiga County, after Gisambai Ward MCA aspirant Victor Teddy Kidambi accused the current leadership of discriminating against residents in the distribution of National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary forms.
In a statement released on Monday, August 25, 2026, Kidambi said Hamisi residents must ask themselves "a painful question" on whether to reward the current leadership with a fourth term, citing alleged unfair handling of bursary forms.
Allegations of Political Discrimination
According to Kidambi, while other constituencies in Vihiga County have made bursary application forms openly accessible through Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs' offices to ensure equal opportunity, the situation in Hamisi is different.
"Forms are allegedly being handed to a few political loyalists to distribute to their own supporters. If you are perceived to be 'against the MP,' you can be locked out not because your child is undeserving, but simply because of your political position," Kidambi alleged in his statement.
He questioned when bursary became a reward for political loyalty, painting a picture of struggling parents watching their bright children miss opportunities due to political alignment.
"Imagine a student who has worked hard, scored well and has a genuine financial need, but is denied a form before they can even apply. That is not development. That is discrimination," he said.
Call for Transparent System
Kidambi, who is seeking to unseat the incumbent in Gisambai Ward in the 2027 General Election, insisted that public resources should never be treated as personal political property.
"A bursary is meant for the deserving child, not the politician's die-hard supporter. Our children should not pay the price for our political differences," he stated.
He called for a system where forms are accessible to all, applications are transparent, and selection is based purely on need and merit, not political loyalty.
"Leadership is not about rewarding followers. Leadership is about serving everyone," he added.
- Bursary forms are distributed to political loyalists, not made openly accessible.
- Parents perceived to be "against the MP" are locked out of the bursary process.
- Other Vihiga constituencies make forms available through Chiefs' offices.
- Public resources are being treated as personal political property.
- Selection should be based on need and merit, not political loyalty.
Context: Bursary Distribution in Vihiga County
The bursary distribution exercise is often a sensitive political issue in Vihiga County, with many parents depending on it to keep their children in secondary schools and colleges.
In other constituencies across Vihiga County, including Emuhaya, Sabatia and Vihiga Constituencies, bursary application forms are typically made available openly and publicly through Chiefs' and Assistant Chiefs' offices so that every deserving student has an equal opportunity to apply.
This approach is intended to ensure transparency and prevent discrimination based on political affiliation or personal connections.
What Has Not Been Confirmed
The claims made by Kidambi remain allegations and have not been independently verified. Efforts to reach the Hamisi NG-CDF office for comment on the allegations were underway at the time of publication.
The Hamisi Constituency MP, the NG-CDF committee chairperson, and other relevant officials have not yet issued public statements responding to the specific allegations.
Background: NG-CDF Bursary Programme
The National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) provides bursaries to students from each constituency across Kenya. The programme is designed to support students from low-income families who cannot afford secondary school, college or university fees.
Each constituency has a NG-CDF committee that oversees the allocation of bursaries, including the application process, verification of need, and selection of beneficiaries.
The programme is particularly important in Vihiga County, where many families struggle with the cost of education and rely on bursary support to keep their children in school.
Recent Education Funding Developments in Vihiga
In August 2026, some 450 students shortlisted for the Elimu scholarship programme in all five sub-counties of Vihiga County were undergoing interviews to determine whether they would benefit from the scholarship.
The Elimu scholarship programme is one of several education funding initiatives available to students in Vihiga County, alongside NG-CDF bursaries, county government bursaries, and other scholarship schemes.
What Happens Next
The allegations have added to the growing political conversation in Hamisi Constituency as aspirants position themselves for the 2027 General Election.
Kidambi's statement is likely to prompt responses from the incumbent leadership and other political players in the constituency.
Residents, parents and students in Hamisi Constituency will be watching to see whether the NG-CDF office issues a statement addressing the allegations, and whether any changes are made to the bursary forms distribution process.
For now, the claims remain unverified, and the Hamisi NG-CDF office has not yet publicly responded to the allegations.
- Contact the Hamisi NG-CDF office directly for official information on application procedures.
- Reach out to your local Chief or Assistant Chief's office for guidance on bursary access.
- Follow up with the constituency NG-CDF committee for updates on bursary distribution.
- Report any concerns about discrimination or unfair treatment to relevant authorities.
- For official information on NG-CDF bursary programmes, residents can also contact the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Authority headquarters in Nairobi.
Share Your Thoughts
We would like to hear from you.
- Have you or someone you know experienced challenges accessing bursary forms in Hamisi Constituency?
- How can the bursary distribution process be made more transparent and fair?
- What role should the NG-CDF committee play in ensuring equal access to bursary forms?
For official updates or emergency assistance, residents are advised to contact the relevant authorities.