Private universities have submitted a proposal to overhaul the new funding model which if adopted aims to ease financial pressure on the government.
The proposal recommends that the government continue providing loans and scholarships, a replica of the new funding model adopted in 2023 but with a key adjustment of prioritising courses deemed to be of national importance.
In a detailed submission to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, National Association of Private Universities in Kenya (NAPUK) suggests expanding university funding sources beyond government allocations.
Proposed alternatives include partnerships with local and international entities, education bonds, and tapping into unclaimed financial assets.
