University funding model Stories
Only Sh86.83 billion has been allocated for scholarships, loans, and capitation, against a required Sh145.54 billion.
The CS confirmed the release and noted that each student will receive between Sh40,000 and Sh60,000.
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...
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...
Nyakang'o urged counties to ensure compliance with these legal provisions to promote prudent use of public funds.
The 2024 increase, which represents an additional 45,258 students compared to last year, raises concerns over how the government will fund these candi...
While the government has pledged to refine the system, trust among students, parents, and stakeholders remains low.
Taita Taveta University's current liabilities total Sh301.19 million, surpassing its current assets of Sh79.63 million.
However, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the government plans to modify the new university funding model.
The ruling also pointed out the lack of public participation in the development and implementation of the model.
The President said universities should not deny any student the opportunity to learn and succeed based on their financial background.
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...
The liabilities stem from contract breaches, wrongful dismissals, and other legal disputes, exacerbating the ongoing cash crisis in the sector.
This decision ensures that state support for private universities will continue, contributing to the sector's growth and benefiting the public at larg...
The Inter-Public Universities Councils' Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) for the second time failed to present evidence of the funding from the government,...
The government says it will require Sh990 billion annually to fund higher education students.
Oduor noted that the model avoids a uniform funding approach that provides equal support to all students.
The activists say that the presidential directive that instituted the funding model is an illegality, unconstitutional and an attempt to usurp Parliam...
Civil society group points out that previous administrations have formed similar committees, but no meaningful changes resulted from them.
