Varsities, TVETs face Sh59bn funding hole

Education ministry data shows only Sh86.83 billion is available for scholarships, loans, and capitation for the students against a requirement of Sh145.54 billion in the financial period to June.

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Universities and technical and vocational education training institutions (TVETs) face a funding shortfall of Sh58.8billion in the financial year to end in June 2025, signalling further cash woes for new and continuing students.

Education ministry data shows only Sh86.83 billion is available for scholarships, loans, and capitation for the students against a requirement of Sh145.54 billion in the financial period to June.

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