How varsity funding model confusion has hit new students, parents

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.

CS Wandayi flags off Tororek electrification project, over 15,000 homes set for connection in Narok

Ministry Explains How Students Will Transition to New Funding Model Amid Uncertainty

Kenya's Ministry of Education has confirmed that students enrolling in universities and tertiary institutions this September will initially be funded under the existing model, with a transition to a new framework pending parliamentary approval of the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026.

Experts Warn Kenya Over Plans to Lower Electricity Tariffs

Energy experts are casting doubt on the Kenyan government's plans to lower electricity tariffs, even with a projected substantial increase in power generation capacity.

Inside Govt's New University Funding Plan Set to Take Effect in October

The Kenyan government is set to transition university funding from the national budget to a market-based model starting October. This move aims to create a more sustainable financing system for tertiary education.