Murang'a County has started the Inua Masomo programme for this year.
This programme pays school fees for the top ten students in every class at all-day secondary schools in the county.
Speaking when he launched the programme at Kiria-ini Girls High School, Governor Irungu Kang'ata said the programme will cover term one fees for the top ten students in forms 2, 3, and 4 in day schools across the county.
The governor said that this method will boost attendance at high schools and boost academic success in day schools.