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April 14, 2026
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Ruto Orders CS Ogamba to Make Immediate Changes to Student Funding

Ruto Orders CS Ogamba to Make Immediate Changes to Student Funding

Traditionally, students were mainly funded through HELB, but that could change if a new bill is adopted into law...

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President William Ruto has ordered the Ministry of Education to include Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students in a new government funding framework starting next semester. This initiative aims to provide financial support to students pursuing medical training.

  • The proposed reforms, part of the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, seek to merge HELB, the TVET Fund, and the University Fund.
  • Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed the bill is before parliament and, if passed, will benefit all tertiary and university students, including those at KMTC.
  • This marks a significant shift, as KMTC students historically faced challenges accessing structured government funding compared to university students.

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