The University Funding Board has proposed that government stops funding most students in private universities. But in a time of financial hardship, public universities must take priority. While in principle the state should favour public universities, they should not eliminate support for private universities entirely. Private universities that qualify in future for government-sponsored students should clearly demonstrate that they are not-for-profit institutions, like Strathmore University. In conclusion, government should switch the bulk of its student sponsorships to the public universities but it should not eliminate support for private university students entirely.

Source: The Star August 29, 2020 01:52 UTC