Mogesi R. Maroa, Chairperson of MKU Parklands Law Campus
Mogesi R. Maroa, Chairperson of MKU Parklands Law Campus

Student leaders across Kenya are calling for urgent reforms to the new university funding model, highlighting its failure to equitably accommodate all students.

Despite numerous discussions with the Ministry of Education, they believe their concerns have been disregarded.

Key issues raised by the leaders during a press briefing include high loan interest rates of 4%, misplacement of students into financial bands, and a slow appeals process.

They argued that many students are now struggling financially, not due to a lack of ambition but because of the model’s flaws.

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Mogesi R. Maroa, Chairperson of MKU Parklands Law Campus, emphasized that the government’s promise of a fair and sustainable model has not been fulfilled.

“We are seeing students assigned to bands they simply cannot afford. This misplacement is causing stress and anxiety for students and their families. Many face the harsh reality of being unable to pay for their education due to a flawed system,” she stated.

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She urged the government to reduce loan interest rates to 2%, accelerate the appeal process, increase scholarships, and ensure students are placed in the correct financial bands.

She further called for the creation of a task force, including student representatives, to address the system’s shortcomings and ensure no student is left behind.

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