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Over 400,000 students in limbo as Kenya’s public universities face governance crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

CS Ogamba attributed the situation to political patronage and tribalism, which have been prevalent in the appointment of university vice chancellors a...

Kenya’s public universities drowning in debt as crisis worsens
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

Among the biggest debtors are Kenyatta University, which owes Sh12.38 billion, the University of Nairobi with Sh12.22 billion, and Jomo Kenyatta Unive...

State extends deadline for university funding applications to August 15
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2024

Under the New Funding Model, government funding will be allocated based on individual student needs.

MPs question effectiveness of Ruto's new varsity funding plan
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 26, 2024

Lesuuda wants a report on the application of the new funding model on public universities and TVETs, including analysis and categorisation of the bene...

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