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February 4, 2026
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Thousands of Students Set to Benefit as Ruto Charters New Public University

Thousands of Students Set to Benefit as Ruto Charters New Public University

Ruto revealed the move was part of the government's commitment to bringing higher learning closer to people while also expanding choice for students...

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Bomet University has been officially chartered as Kenya's 36th public university, a move announced by President William Ruto on Wednesday, February 4. This elevation is part of the government's strategy to enhance access to higher education and expand student choices across the nation.

  • Increased national university enrollment by 12 per cent, attributed to deliberate policy interventions.
  • The government plans to increase the National Research Fund's allocation from 0.8 per cent to 2 per cent of GDP, aiming for a KSh1 trillion fund over the next 10 years.
  • Bomet University's new status allows it to receive direct government funding and grants, and grants it full eligibility to offer degree programs and confer its own qualifications.

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