“We have heard your concerns, and in response, His Excellency President William Ruto has established a national committee to review the model and address the issues raised by students and parents,” said Dr. Inyangala
The Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring smooth operations in institutions of higher learning across Kenya. Speaking during the 21st graduation ceremony of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) on Wednesday, Dr Inyangala addressed concerns about the recently introduced university funding model. She assured stakeholders that the government is taking a consultative approach to resolve grievances raised by students and parents.
“We have listened to all the concerns raised, we have heard you, and that’s why His Excellency President William Ruto has established a national committee to look into these grievances and revise the model to address the issues raised by students and parents,” Dr Inyangala stated.
The PS emphasized that the funding model was designed to ensure adequate resources flow into universities to offer quality education while supporting students based on their levels of need. According to Dr. Inyangala, the government covers up to 95% of the costs, leaving families to meet only 5% of university program expenses.
“I encourage all those with concerns to share them with the established committee so that we can address these issues collaboratively and develop a framework that serves everyone effectively,” she added.
Dr. Inyangala urged public universities to diversify their revenue streams, acknowledging that government allocations alone are insufficient to deliver the desired quality of education. She also praised university lecturers for resuming duties after a prolonged strike, assuring them of the government’s commitment to addressing their grievances.
“We thank our lecturers for returning to classrooms to recover lost time. I wish to assure them of the government’s dedication to resolving their issues,” she said.
Dr. Inyangala concluded by reiterating the government’s commitment to university education as a cornerstone for national development. She highlighted the vital role of research in driving Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
“It is only through research from these universities that we can achieve what is enshrined in Vision 2030 and our economic transformation agenda,” she said.
