Higher Education Funding model Stories

Revised education funding model set for September rollout, says CS Ogamba
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 06, 2025

The CS said the Presidential taskforce reviewing the 2023 model is finalising its recommendations to ensure equitable financing.

Government calls on parents to join week-long county discussions on CBC rollout
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 06, 2025

The Ministry of Education urges stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and education officials, to actively participate in these discussions to en...

Schools begin registering candidates for first-ever Junior assessment tests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

More than 1.2 million Grade 9 learners are expected to sit for the KJSEA in November ahead of their transition to Senior School next year.

Chaos in Mombasa as graduation turns to arrests in fake degrees’ scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

CUE said Northwestern Christian University is neither registered nor authorised to confer degrees in Kenya.

Wajir teachers trained in virtual labs to boost boost teaching of STEM subjects
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 28, 2025

The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa...

C+ remains minimum university entry grade for 2024 KCSE candidates
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 27, 2025

Ogamba urged the public to disregard erroneous reports, affirming that all candidates who meet the C+ entry requirement are eligible for university pl...

Over 300,000 varsity students to be affected as Helb, scholarships budget cut by Sh37bn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

Inyangala warned that students and their families, particularly those from middle- and low-income backgrounds, would bear a greater financial burden.

Government bows to pressure and sacks Amukoa Anangwe as UoN Council chairperson
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

UASU had called for the removal of University Council Chairperson Amukoa Anangwe, whom they accused of sabotaging operations.

Security, education, healthcare gain as Treasury expands budget by Sh86 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

Education has received the highest increase, with an extra Sh48.58 billion allocated across higher education, basic education, and vocational training...

Sh59 billion shortfall casts shadow over university, TVET education
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

Only Sh86.83 billion has been allocated for scholarships, loans, and capitation, against a required Sh145.54 billion.

Financial crisis hits private universities as state owes them Sh50 billion in unpaid student sponsorship funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Kenya Association of Private Universities warns that the financial strain is affecting the operations of private universities, which are struggling to...

Report warns Kenya losing skills as more students prefer studying, working  abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The report says that students prioritise opportunities to gain work experience while studying, alongside financial aid and scholarship availability.

Varsity students to receive up to Sh60,000 Helb upkeep as state disburses Sh3.32 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The CS confirmed the release and noted that each student will receive between Sh40,000 and Sh60,000.

Wajir girls return to school thanks to cash support programme
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 30, 2025

The statement by the council on the programme states girls who were out of school when it started were receiving Sh9,000 over four payments and in-sch...

Student under probe for diverting school capitation fee into his account
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 27, 2025

The bank reported that Sh1, 173, 352 was fraudulently diverted to the account held by Gideon Kibet Langat at the bank's Nandi Hills branch the previou...

Climate crises force millions out of school; Kenya among hardest-hit nations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Globally, around 242 million students in 85 countries faced interruptions in their schooling due to extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cyclones...

Hope for students and workers of troubled Moi University as new council takes charge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba revealed on Wednesday that medical students will graduate in March this year.

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