MPs' warn over funding gaps in varsities as pending bills cross Sh100bn mark

Lawmakers say allocation for Higher Education is not enough to sustain public universities...

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Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have issued a stark warning regarding significant funding shortfalls in Kenyan public universities, projecting that pending bills will exceed Sh100 billion.

The committee expressed concern over the sustainability of the student-centred funding model, citing a substantial funding gap for student loans and upkeep, estimated at Sh56.3 billion for the 2026/27 fiscal year against a required Sh112 billion.
Key figures involved include the Chairperson of the Education Committee, Julius Melly, and the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, Samuel Atandi.
The report highlights that the allocated Sh164.1 billion for Higher Education in 2026/27 may not be sufficient to maintain educational standards given rising student enrollment and existing debt.

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