As public universities reopen for the second semester, thousands of first- and second-year students are yet to report to campuses, trapped in a financial limbo caused by a High Court ruling that declared the government's new university funding model unconstitutional.
With no money for tuition, accommodation, or even basic meals, many students face the harsh reality of potentially missing out on education.
Prof Daniel Mugendi, Chairperson of the Vice-Chancellor's Committee of Public Universities in Kenya said without funds for tuition, accommodation, or meals, many students face uncertainty about their education. "Universities have opened, but because of the ruling, first- and second-year students cannot access support from the government.
They don't have money for their upkeep, and many are unable to attend lectures," said Prof Mugendi.
