Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Friday assured university students that the government will not relent in reducing fees in order to make higher education affordable and accessible to all.
Prof. Kindiki said the proposal to cut the fees by a taskforce established by President William Ruto is welcome and the Head of State’s directive to implement it will be followed to the letter.
Speaking on Friday during Njoro Constituency Economic Empowerment at Njoro Grounds, NakuruCounty, Kindiki said the government is keen to lighten the burden of parents and guardians of the students.
“The government has adopted the report by the special team of experts appointed to look into the implementation of the university funding model.
The President has accepted the proposal to reduce the students’ fees by between 15 and 40 percent depending on the program the student is undertaking,” he said.
He also had the same message during a similar event in Kabarnet town during BaringoCentral Constituency Economic Empowerment where he reiterated the administration’s key objective of making education accessible, affordable, relevant, and of high quality.