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PhD, master’s enrolment drops to eight-year low

Kisii University Chancellor Dr. Mildred Mudany (left) and the Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Akama (second left) during the conferment of Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) at Kisii University on December 21, 2021. PHOTO | ONDARI OGEGA | NMG

By  John Mutua

Business Reporter

Nation Media Group

Enrolment for postgraduate courses in public universities dropped to its lowest in eight years amid a tight job market that has narrowed opportunities for master’s and PhD graduates.

Data from the Ministry of Education shows that the number of students pursuing master’s and PhD in the institutions dropped to 28,539 in the period ended June, reflecting a 36.09 percent fall from 44,657 last year and 67,407 in 2017.

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