Gov’t announces university fees cut to ease burden on families
The Government has announced a reduction in university fees for all academic programmes in public universities, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on students and their families. According to the Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, the re..
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The Kenyan Government has announced a reduction in university fees for all public university academic programmes, effective September 1, 2025. This move aims to ease the financial burden on students and families, ensuring affordable and accessible quality higher education.
- All academic programmes in public universities will see reduced fees.
- Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, announced the revised fees.
- The changes are based on the Student-Centred Funding Model, combining government scholarships, student loans, and modest family contributions based on need.
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