Topic: Universities
President Ruto Grants Charters To Two New Universities
President William Ruto granted charters to the National Intelligence Research University and the Islamic University of Kenya, bringing the total number of universities in the country to 66.
President William Ruto granted charters to the National Intelligence Research University and the Islamic University of Kenya, bringing the total number of universities in the country to 66.
Karatina University Closed Indefinitely Over Student Demonstrations
Karatina University students complained that landlords were overcharging them, with a bedsitter who charged more than 8,000 per month instead of 4000.
Karatina University students complained that landlords were overcharging them, with a bedsitter who charged more than 8,000 per month instead of 4000.
Court Suspends Strike By University Staff In Urgent Suit By Councils
Justice Jacob Gakeri ordered the university staff's industrial action to be suspended after the Inter-Public Universities’ Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) filed an urgent suit.
Justice Jacob Gakeri ordered the university staff's industrial action to be suspended after the Inter-Public Universities’ Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) filed an urgent suit.
Government Allocates Kes57.21 Billion To Improve Education Standards
The government says prospective students can apply for scholarships and loans without having an identity card to ensure that no student is disadvantaged or experiences delays in pursuing higher education due to administrative processes.
The government says prospective students can apply for scholarships and loans without having an identity card to ensure that no student is disadvantaged or experiences delays in pursuing higher education due to administrative processes.
HELB, Scholarship Budget Cut By Kes 710M, Kes2.6B Respectively
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Universities Fund were slashed by Kes 31.1 billion and Kes 16.9 billion for years 2-6 in the 2024/2025 financial year.
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Universities Fund were slashed by Kes 31.1 billion and Kes 16.9 billion for years 2-6 in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Private Universities Welcome New Funding Model By Gov’t
Private universities have welcomed the government’s new funding model for higher education institutions, which will see scholarships offered only to students who join public universities.
Private universities have welcomed the government’s new funding model for higher education institutions, which will see scholarships offered only to students who join public universities.
Financial Struggles for Varsities Widen as Projected Deficit Hits Sh49bn for 2023/2024 FY
Public institutions' financial problems are said to worsen as the Ministry of Education anticipates a funding shortfall of Sh 49 billion for the fiscal year 2023–2024.
Public institutions' financial problems are said to worsen as the Ministry of Education anticipates a funding shortfall of Sh 49 billion for the fiscal year 2023–2024.
