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State says free university education unachievable in Kenya for now
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2024

The government says it will require Sh990 billion annually to fund higher education students.

High Court suspends implementation of university funding model
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 03, 2024

The activists say that the presidential directive that instituted the funding model is an illegality, unconstitutional and an attempt to usurp Parliam...

Pressure mounts on state as civil society group calls for disbandment of varsity funding team
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2024

Civil society group points out that previous administrations have formed similar committees, but no meaningful changes resulted from them.

MPs grill Education CS Ogamba over flaws in university funding system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2024

Education CS Ogamba on Wednesday had a difficult time defending the MTI system, which uses data to classify students into different categories for fin...

Ruto's education scorecard plagued by setbacks two years on
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2024

During his campaign, Ruto made bold promises aimed at transforming the education system, ensuring accessibility, quality, and equity across the board.

State sets up committees to review varsity funding model as student leaders call off strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2024

The student leaders have now issued the government a 30-day notice to address their concerns, including the abolition of Bands 4 and 5,

University students to stage nationwide protests on Monday over new funding model
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2024

Kenya University Students Association (KUSA) Secretary General, Bonface Ododa, issued a call to action in a letter addressed to all university student...

Ruto: Why we had to drop "flawed" old university funding model
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2024

President Ruto explained that the old model assumed the government could pay 80 per cent of fees for all students which was not the case.

Vice-Chancellors throw weight behind new university funding model
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 25, 2024

The VCs they said the new model has saved the institutions that have been grappling with massive financial challenges from collapsing.

Loans make university funding model more sustainable - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 25, 2024

Ruto was clear that no student should be pressured to repay their loans until they secure employment.

Ruto: New university funding model favourable to students living with disability
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 25, 2024

Ruto said that in the new model, students living with disability will be paying only 5 per cent of the college fees as opposed to 25 per cent that suc...

University loan applications hit 134,000 as 26,000 students lodge complaints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 25, 2024

Ruto said that those who appealed will get their feedback after two weeks after the process has concluded.

Ruto defends new university funding model, says banding system existed before
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 25, 2024

The President added that he has only added one band to the existing four, to make them five.

Ruto to address town hall meeting Sunday evening over varsity funding model
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 25, 2024

The debate comes amid complaints that some students have been placed in incorrect funding bands, jeopardising their chances of pursuing higher educati...

Treasury bows to pressure, releases Sh29.7 billion for schools ahead of next week's teachers strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 22, 2024

The funds, part of a larger Sh40 billion allocation across various ministries, include Sh1.6 billion for free primary education, Sh14.1 billion for fr...

Universities ordered to admit all qualified students despite financial constraints
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2024

Vice-Chancellors have also been directed to facilitate suitable accommodation arrangements for first-year students, with the guarantee that the necess...

Relief for varsity students as Education Ministry unveils new fees structure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2024

Universities have been directed to ensure new admission letters reach all first-year students by Monday, August 19, 2024.

UNICEF calls for increased education funding as world marks Day of the African Child
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2024

UNICEF says most African countries are not meeting the recommended 20 per cent budget allocation for education as outlined in the Sustainable Developm...

OPINION: Give full scholarships to the needy in northern Kenya
Mohammed Doyo  |  Jun 01, 2024

While bursaries provide partial financial assistance, they often fall short of addressing the comprehensive needs of students from disadvantaged backg...

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