Meru senator Kathuri Murungi has sponsored 180 need students with school fees through his foundation.
The senator is the patron of Kamashinani foundation that sponsored the students through Inua Masomo initiative.
He said he decided to sponsor the students after several parents approached him and urges for support.
He spoke on Saturday at his office in Meru where he met the students and their parents who mostly are high school students.
“I will continue sponsoring the students even after the have completed their high school to ensure they fulfil their dreams” Murungi said.
The senator said he decided to lobby for funds to assist the needy students.
“I have been sourcing for funds from my friends and part of my salary to ensure I keep the students in school,”Murungi said.
He urged students to work hard and excel in their education.
Murungi said he pays the fees for the whole year to ensure the students are not sent away.
On Meru politics he said he has ensured that Meru gets huge allocation from the national government.
Donmark Mutethia and Mark Kaithia beneficiaries said they were greatful to the legislator.
Apart from assisting need students with fees the foundation also offers mentorship programs.
