Members of Parliament have raised concerns that 208,000 incoming first-year university students could miss out on the government-sponsored scholarships as budget allocation remains uncertain.
The National Assembly's Education Committee, led by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, has warned that the crisis could unfold unless adjustments are made to the 2025/26 national budget.
According to the MP, an additional Ksh17 billion is needed to support the incoming government-sponsored first-year students, expected to join in September.
Melly argues that the addition is crucial to support government-sponsored university students, who risk missing out on crucial funding if the budget is passed as is.
