French government gives each former Garissa University student ksh. 150K

(Photo: Moi University)

French government  gives  each former Garissa University student  ksh. 150K  

The government of France through its ambassador to Kenya  H.E Remi Marechoux on November 19, 2015  gave certificates and Scholarship awards  to former Garissa University College students. This comes shortly after the Paris, France attacks which saw over 100 lives lost.
The French government had offered to support Garissa University students who were victims of terrorist attack that claimed over 140 lives. Each students was  given Kshs. 50, 000/= for tuition fee and Kshs.100, 000/= for upkeep.
The cheque for their tuition fees was handed to Moi University Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance, Prof. David Tuigong, who promised the students  of uninterrupted studies since their fees is now taken care of for the whole academic year.

Moi University  promised  to preach peace to ensure that students are not radicalized to join the terror groups.

Note: Not all former Garissa University students were awarded. It is a few select.