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August 18, 2025
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CS Ogamba Clarifies New University Fees & Student Placement Amid Outcry

CS Ogamba Clarifies New University Fees & Student Placement Amid Outcry

Hundreds of students have decried the uncertainty surrounding their university school fees...

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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has addressed the confusion surrounding new university fees and student placements in Kenya after a 40 per cent funding cut. Delays in confirmation letters have caused uncertainty among students applying for the reduced fees and financial aid.

  • 40 per cent: The government announced a reduction in university fees by this percentage.
  • CS Julius Ogamba: The Education Cabinet Secretary who clarified the situation.
  • August 15: The date by which all data for student confirmations was reportedly ready for universities to input.
  • Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal: The online platform where students submit applications for funding.
  • Kissii University: Students from this institution threatened to suspend studies over fee uncertainty.

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