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August 25, 2026
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Students in Limbo as Universities Await Govt’s Fee Guidelines

Students in Limbo as Universities Await Govt’s Fee Guidelines

Last month, President William Ruto pledged full government funding for students admitted to universities from September 2026 under a new system...

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First-year university students are facing uncertainty as the Kenyan government delays releasing guidelines for its new student funding system, despite registration for the 2026/2027 academic year being underway.

  • Over 3,000 first-year students have already reported to Machakos University.
  • Key organizations involved include the proposed new Tertiary Education Funding Authority, set to merge HELB, the Universities Fund, and the TVET Fund.
  • The government plans to transition university funding to a market-based model from October, with details still pending.

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