[Denish Ochieng/ Standard]The government is back to the drawing board over university fees increment proposals after a section of students staged protests late last year to oppose the plan. Read More“Yes, we are concerned by the students protests and we must have this discussion held properly and thoroughly because fees increment is necessary to help universities run smoothly,” Mutua said. Appearing before the Education Committee, National Treasury PS Julius Muia approved the fee increment proposal and asked the Ministry of Education to present a Cabinet memo. Speaking days after the National Treasury endorsed the fees hike plan, Prof Magoha said university fees is a weighty matter that requires proper consultations. Hot topicThe fees increment has been a hot topic, being dropped midway each time it is fronted and students stage protests.

Source: Standard Digital January 10, 2021 18:26 UTC