It is a relief to parents and students as the Ministry of Education directs the restructuring of university fees to decline
The new fees will be implemented from September 1, according to Higher Education Secretary Beatrice Inyangala
The order came after consultations against the government and higher education stakeholders, following public complaints about not paying university fees
Students at public universities must pay less corrected fees following a review of the Ministry of Education.
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Higher Education Secretary Beatrice Inyangala issued a statement showing the standards revised in all programs.
The document was directed to the Vice -Chancellor at universities, demanding their strict compliance.
“Following extensive consultation with the public, students, and higher education stakeholders, the Kenyan government is happy to announce the historical reform of public universities based on the student’s funding -based funding. Part of the July31 Information Report on Thursday, July31.
The new fees will be updated in all university directory and standards applicable from September 1.
“Public universities are instructed to approve a new fee schedule, starting on September 1, 2025 for the first year with developing students. PS added.
How much will university students in Kenya pay as a fee?
In the updated fee format, students following pre -treatment treatment will pay between KSh 12,960 and KSh 51,840 per semester.
Clinical drug programs will charge KSh 22,371 and not exceed KSh 75,000 per semester.
Pre -clinical doctors share the same range as pre -clinical medications.
Veterinary (clinic) fees are between KSh 20,546 and KSh 75,000 per semester.
Architecture students will be charged between KSh 12,960 and KSh 51,840, while engineering tests will cost between KSh 14,256 and KSh 57,024 per semester.
At the same time, degrees of degrees in business, education, and the economy will require tuition payment between KSh 7,525 and KSh 10,101 per semester.
The following is the complete format of the updated fee:
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The amended fee structure follows the declaration of the Higher Education Credit Board (HELB) that it has a shortage of new student loans for this academic year.
How is Helb funded?
In the past financial year, the financial requirements of Helb It reached KSh 48 billion, but received only KSh 26 billion from the national treasury for this financial year.
This funding gap affected more than 100,000 students, some of whom received only partial support or were completely abandoned.
Few were able to get full loans, while others received only basic maintenance funds, leaving the cost of the lessons.
Helb CEO Geoffrey Monari revealed that the situation has deteriorated in this academic year, especially in the second term.
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To reduce tensions among students, the board introduced life’s allowances, but this disturbed TVET universities and colleges, which rely heavily on paying academics for activities.
Many of these institutions are now facing financial challenges, with delays in financing affecting essential services and workers’ salaries.
At the same time, Helb also faces major credit repayment challenges while beneficiaries fail to pay despite some of them being employed and being able to pay their fees.
Should the government be blamed for Helb’s financial shortage?
Even if the Credit Board criticizes low funding, some people argue that it is the creation of a national government.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro recently claimed that the Treasury has enough to fund HELB, except that money is provided for reasons and unimportant projects.
The MP claimed that funds were directed to projects such as the White House renovation and weekly economic empowerment, with Helb facing a real application for education funding.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
