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The rise and fall of Ruto's plan to save universities
Three years ago, President William Ruto unveiled the Student-Centred Funding Model as the solution to the financial crisis facing public universities.
By Lewis Nyaundi
2026-07-25 17:25:09
For years, Wilson Sossion was one of the loudest voices challenging Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-24 16:28:21
Education CS Julius Ogamba has defended the new university funding model, saying it is designed to guarantee government support for all eligible students.
By Jackline Inyanji and Edwin Nyarangi
2026-07-24 06:25:00
The Ministry of Education has defended the recruitment process in public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-23 19:48:08
President Ruto has nominated former Knut Secretary General Wilson Sossion to serve as a commissioner of the Teachers Service Commission — the institution he battled over teachers' rights.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-23 08:35:00
Teachers are demanding an immediate review of their current salary deal after the government awarded substantially higher pay rises to civil servants, leading to a huge salary difference.
By Lewis Nyaundi And John Maina
2026-07-23 08:35:00
KUPPET has rejected the latest salary increments proposed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-22 22:16:31
The Ministry of Education warns that failure to comply could deny thousands of learners capitation for the rest of the academic year.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-22 11:37:27
The National Parents Association (NPA) has raised fresh concerns over the absence of a dedicated medical insurance cover for learners.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-22 11:18:29
KNEC has launched a digital platform allowing KCSE candidates from 1989 onwards to access, download and verify their certificates online, streamlining academic credential management.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-22 11:16:17
President William Ruto has proposed fully funding every student admitted to a public university or college, marking the fourth overhaul of higher education financing under his administration.
By Lewis Nyaundi
2026-07-21 17:32:00
President Ruto announces plans for the government to fully fund every student admitted to a public university or college, doing away with the income-based model..
By David Njaaga
2026-07-21 13:14:18
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