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Originally published by Nation Newstop
September 4, 2026
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How varsity funding model confusion has hit new students, parents
Union boss says President and CS giving conflicting views on financing education...
✨ Key Highlights
New university students and their parents are facing uncertainty regarding government financial support due to confusion surrounding a proposed overhaul of the higher education funding model currently before Parliament.
- First-year students' applications for financing through Helb and UF remain unprocessed, with the application deadline extended to September 21, 2026.
- Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba stated that the new universal model, once approved, will cover students from first to sixth year across universities, KMTC, TTCs, and TVET institutes.
- Union leaders, including Kenya Universities Staff Union Secretary-General Charles Mukhwaya, point out a discrepancy between President William Ruto's earlier promise of implementation for the September intake and the current situation, raising concerns about students being sent home for fees.
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