Government proposes fully funded tertiary education for all students

The government has announced plans to introduce fully funded tertiary education, a move that would scrap the controversial 2023 income-based higher education funding model, which has faced widespread criticism and legal challenges. President William Ruto says the proposed Tertiary Universal Funding Bill will guarantee 100 percent government support for all students admitted to public universities, colleges, and TVET institutions. The proposed reforms currently before Parliament seek to shift higher education financing from a parent-centred model to a student-centred system, with learners repaying their contribution only after securing employment.