New university funding model to stay, President Ruto says
President William Ruto after being awarded an Honorary Degree in Leadership And Service To Humanity, by the University of Eastern Africa Baraton, during the 42nd graduation ceremony on August 18, 2024.
He said the model allocates more than 80 per cent of tuition funds to students from needy families.
The funding model introduced last year places students in five categories depending on their family income.
President William Ruto has defended the new university funding model where students have been categorised based on family income noting it fulfils the interests of learners from disadvantaged families.
He said the model allocates more than 80 per cent of tuition funds to students from needy families enabling them to further their studies.
