Ruto abandons means-tested model, proposes universal university funding
Ruto urged lawmakers to fast-track proposed ammendments to the existing legislation before universities reopen in September...
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President William Ruto has announced a significant policy shift, proposing universal government funding for all university and college students, abandoning the previously implemented means-tested model.
- New framework aims to provide full funding for every student admitted to higher education, regardless of their family's financial background.
- The proposal comes from the Kenyan government and has been submitted to Parliament for fast-tracking before university reopenings in September.
- The move marks a reversal from the Kenya Kwanza administration's 2023 means-tested model, which faced criticism for implementation and fairness issues.
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