An analysis of various programmes in different universities indicates that some public universities are charging higher tuition fees than some private ones. Students considered less needy will be awarded a 38 per cent scholarship, and a 55 per cent loan. In five years, the tuition loan burden will be Sh833,085 excluding the student’s loan for subsistence. The new model was recommended by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms to replace the old one which subsidised tuition fees for all students. Continuing students are not affected by the new model and will continue paying the Sh16,000 in tuition fees per year plus other statutory charges.

Source: Daily Nation August 11, 2023 05:03 UTC