Public varsities grapple with Sh38bn in employee arrears

The cash flow crisis in public universities has deepened with unpaid salaries, wages, retirement benefits and medical cover climbing to Sh38.46 billion in the last financial year ending June 2022.

The Sh6.54 billion growth in arrears to current and former employees as well as entitled social benefits presents a major financial headache to administrators of institutions of higher learning in the wake of record candidates attaining minimum university entry grades.