Parents and caregivers were offered relief after the government announced the return of bursaries covering school fees.
In a letter seen by Kenyans.co.ke Attorney General Justin Muturi directed the Treasury to release the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).
A number of members of Parliament (MPs) confirmed receiving the remittances from the ex-chequer and urged their constituents to apply for the aid.
"A polite reminder for my people from Nyali. Please come and collect the bursary application forms so that we can plan for our children," Nyali MP Mohammed Ali stated.
On his part, Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama indicated that he would use part of the money to fund the construction of infrastructure in schools.
Arama explained that the move would save parents from being forced to pay extra money as contributions to develop school infrastructure.
Lawmakers intimated that from the first tranche, they would prioritize students reporting to school on January 23 while Form One students will wait for the second disbursements.
Interested parties can collect the bursary forms from the constituency and chief's offices.
Among the requirements is that students must produce a copy of their parents' national identification cards, proof of admission to a learning institution, and fee structure.
Prior to the announcement, parents were in limbo after the government announced that it would withdraw subsidies that cushioned parents in the wake of the pandemic.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu dispelled rumours that the fee would be increased, clarifying that parents would only pay amounts stipulated before.
Among those expected to join schools are the 2.4 million pupils who sat the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA)
