A proposed tertiary education funding bill in Kenya could replace university scholarships with student loans, according to Bernard Mokamba, who has warned against the change. Mokamba cautions that shifting from scholarships to loans would saddle vulnerable students with heavy debt, raising concerns about their ability to repay. The warning highlights fears that the new funding model could limit access to higher education for learners from low-income backgrounds who currently depend on scholarship support.

Moi University is requesting a bailout of Sh11 billion to address staff dues and complete ongoing projects. Acting Vice-Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut presented this need before a National Assembly committee, specifying that Sh6.67 billion is required for recurrent expenditure and Sh5.3 billion for development projects.

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has begun the registration process for Grade 10 learners on the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) portal, as announced in a notice on June 24. This follows the closure of registration for Senior School assessment centres, and all registered assessment centres are now enabled to register Grade 10 learners for School-Based Assessment.

Moi University plans to reduce its workforce in an effort to save approximately Sh100 million monthly, as stated by Acting Vice-Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut during a presentation to a National Assembly committee.

Moi University, a well-known public university in Kenya, continues to grow as a centre for knowledge and innovation. According to Tuko, the institution offers a large number of courses across various fields, attracting students from around the world. Its reputation as a leading Kenyan university rests on this wide academic offering and its role in higher education in the region.

Moi University is set to implement staff layoffs as part of a cost-cutting strategy aimed at reducing its monthly wage bill by Ksh 100 million. The decision comes after years of financial difficulties, with university management stating that the restructuring is essential for maintaining financial stability.