
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.
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