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State, varsity must be innovative in funding
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and Education PS Belio Kipsang discuss during the 1st Biennal Kenya Universities Fund Conference 2023 at Flamingo By Pride Inn in Shanzu Mombasa County on February 23, 2023. PHOTO | WACHIRA MWANGI | NMG
The rejection of a Sh41.6 billion State funding request from public universities and the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) though regrettable, is an eye-opener to both the higher institutions of learning and authorities.
The huge funding gap should prompt the universities to look for other models of raising money without necessarily burdening learners and other financiers.
