The government aims to grow the number of students enrolled in the Open University of Kenya (OUK) from the current 3,500 students to over 50,000 learners by the end of 2026.
The University which received its charter in August 2023 specifically offers quality and accredited distance and E-learning programs to students at a subsidised cost.
The University has so far reduced the cost of programs to students by up to 30 per cent and is expected to enable learners from less privileged backgrounds to access quality higher education.
According to the CS, Ministry of Education Julius Migos Ogamba, the ambitious plan will be achieved by offering flexible online and digitised learning from the comfort of a learner.
