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July 21, 2026
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Ruto abandons means-tested model, proposes universal university funding

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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