President Ruto says university students will get full government funding - July 2026

President William Ruto announced that all students qualifying for university education will receive full government funding, pending parliamentary approval of a new proposal. This marks the fourth major overhaul of Kenya's university funding model under the Ruto Administration. The government has unveiled plans to implement fully funded tertiary education for all students, a significant shift expected to replace the widely criticized 2023 income-based funding model. This initiative aims to address accessibility concerns in higher education while maintaining fiscal sustainability.