The Star’s latest editorial strikes a nerve that every Kenyan knows is raw: the bursary system is broken. Instead, we have 290 constituency fiefdoms with 290 different sets of rules. A centralized system, like the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) or a capitation model, would ensure funds follow the learner. Instead, we have 290 constituency fiefdoms with 290 different sets of rules. It is a clarion call for the Ministry of Education to reclaim its mandate and end the bursary lottery once and for all.

Source: The Star January 25, 2026 05:07 UTC