The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) on Friday, May 12, clarified that continuing students across universities will not be affected by the new university funding model.
In particular, the agency noted that government-sponsored students already placed in private universities will continue to enjoy the government's support.
KUCCPS was responding to concerns among students, mostly attending private universities, who wondered whether they could proceed with their studies.
This was after the Ministry of Education unveiled a roadmap to stop placing government-sponsored students in private universities.
"I was placed at Mt Kenya University by KUCCPS. I am wondering whether the government will continue sponsoring me," Robert Ahmed said.
"The new funding model will not affect continuing students," KUCCPS responded.
On the other hand, the university placement agency reiterated that it was yet to open the application portal for 2022 KCSE candidates.
Ruto Overhauls Funding Model
The new university funding model was launched by President William Ruto on May 3, with public universities being the only beneficiaries of government funding.
Ruto also announced that the government would increase the funding to the universities from Ksh54 billion to Ksh84.6 billion.
Under the new model, the President indicated that the government will fully sponsor vulnerable students to ease pressure on parents.
"Their parents will contribute nothing. The funding shall be through government scholarships and loans," he stated.
On the other hand, less needy students are set to receive government scholarships of 38 per cent and 55 per cent in the form of student loans.
