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Ruto defends university funding model

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President William Ruto is shown how a process control system works by Charles Yegon, a lecturer at Kabete National Polytechnic, on July 31, 2024. [PCS]

President William Ruto has defended the new higher education funding model, saying it will benefit more students from vulnerable backgrounds.

The President pointed out that the funding model benefits learners in public universities and Technical Training (TVET) institutions through government scholarships and financing from the Higher Education Loans Board.

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