About 75 children in Nakuru County, among them 30 from Nakuru town and 45 from the sub-counties will benefit from a full scholarships awarded by Equity Bank's, Wings to Fly Foundation.
Speaking during the launch of this year's scholarship at the county government headquarters, Governor, Kinuthia Mbugua lauded efforts by the financial service provider to assist and facilitate the education of bright and needy students.
He termed such an act as one which coincides with the county's vision of bringing about transformation and equality through education.
He, however, challenged the beneficiaries to be role models by working hard.
At the same time, the governor called on other financial service providers in the county to join in the efforts and help needy students to facilitate their education.
The morning event was attended by county government officials including Nakuru East MP David Gikaria and his Nakuru West counterpart Samuel Arama.