Kenya's higher education sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. Public universities, once regarded as centres of excellence and engines of national development, are grappling with mounting financial pressures, operational challenges and growing uncertainty over how they should be funded. The debate surrounding university financing has intensified following the introduction of a new student-centred funding model. The model was intended to make higher education more equitable by directing financial support according to students' levels of need rather than applying a uniform funding approach. However, its implementation has generated significant public debate, legal challenges and uncertainty among students, parents, and university administrators. The challenge facing policymakers extends beyond selecting a funding formula. It is about rebuilding confidence in a system that millions of Kenyans rely upon as a pathway to social mobility and economic growth. Univer...
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