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Return to old funding model, KUPPET urges state amid student complaints
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 16, 2025

KUPPET's remarks come barely a day after The Universities Fund and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) filed an appeal against Justice Chacha Mwit...

UON students to hold peaceful protests over HELB delays on Friday
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 16, 2025

The delay stems from the disruption caused to the 2024/2025 academic calendar by lecturer strikes last year, which led to an extended first semester a...

Counties can only fund pre-primary and polytechnic education, says CoB Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nyakang'o urged counties to ensure compliance with these legal provisions to promote prudent use of public funds.

Kenya faces funding challenge as record number of students qualify to join universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The 2024 increase, which represents an additional 45,258 students compared to last year, raises concerns over how the government will fund these candi...

A reform gone wrong: How Ruto’s university funding model failed students in 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

While the government has pledged to refine the system, trust among students, parents, and stakeholders remains low.

Taita Taveta University faces insolvency amid severe financial crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 05, 2025

Taita Taveta University's current liabilities total Sh301.19 million, surpassing its current assets of Sh79.63 million.

State warns of looming crisis in varsities after court nullifies Ruto’s funding model
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

However, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the government plans to modify the new university funding model.

High Court declares new university funding model unconstitutional
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The ruling also pointed out the lack of public participation in the development and implementation of the model.

Ruto asks universities to allow students with fee arrears to sit exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

The President said universities should not deny any student the opportunity to learn and succeed based on their financial background.

Govt headache as private universities demand Sh47.1 billion payment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

Among the claimants, MKU leads with the highest amount, Sh10.2 billion, followed by Kabarak University at Sh5.8 billion, KCA University at Sh4.6 billi...

Public universities burdened with Sh5.53 billion in penalties, fines - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The liabilities stem from contract breaches, wrongful dismissals, and other legal disputes, exacerbating the ongoing cash crisis in the sector.

MPs reject Bill seeking to end state’s funding for private universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

This decision ensures that state support for private universities will continue, contributing to the sector's growth and benefiting the public at larg...

Lecturers' strike continues as state fails to produce proof of Sh4.3 billion funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The Inter-Public Universities Councils' Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) for the second time failed to present evidence of the funding from the government,...

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.

Attorney General defends new university funding model as fair and effective
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2024

Oduor noted that the model avoids a uniform funding approach that provides equal support to all 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...

UoN students issue 14-day strike notice over varsity funding model committee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2024

UNSA President Rocha Madzao vehemently opposed the government's actions, arguing that the proposed changes do not align with the needs of students or...

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