Former public servant Irungu Nyakera announced a pilot that will supply free school uniforms to vulnerable learners moving from primary to junior secondary school in Makadara constituency.

The initiative targets learners transitioning from Grade 6 to Grade 7 in public schools, covering the cost of uniforms that families would otherwise have to purchase.

Nyakera plans to use the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) as the financing channel, proposing legislation that would embed free uniforms into the NGCDF framework nationwide.

The pilot will engage skilled tailors from within the constituency to design and stitch the uniforms, creating local business opportunities while delivering the garments to families at no cost.

Nyakera argues that a government‑backed uniform programme would relieve parents from the financial strain of buying uniforms alongside books, stationery, transport and other school expenses.

If Parliament adopts the proposal, the scheme would extend beyond charitable projects to a structured national programme covering learners in all public primary and secondary schools.

The pilot is intended as a proof‑of‑concept to demonstrate how free uniforms could be rolled out under the NGCDF, with Nyakera seeking to have the model considered during upcoming parliamentary sessions.

The proposal follows recent government moves, such as President William Ruto’s announcement of locally manufactured leather shoes for schoolchildren, signalling broader interest in reducing uniform‑related costs.