Gov’t Announces New University Fees After Public Outcry
The government has announced considerable reductions in university fees for all academic programs at public universities.
The new regulation, which takes effect on September 1, 2025, affects both first-year and continuing students.
The decision comes after months of talks with the general public, students, and higher education stakeholders.
The decision also represents a significant shift in the new Student-Centred Funding Model, which aims to make university education more affordable and accessible while ensuring institutional sustainability.
“This bold step reaffirms our commitment to ensuring affordable, accessible, and quality university education,” said Higher Education Principal Secretary, Beatrice Inyangala, in a letter to Vice Chancellors and Principals of Constituent Colleges.
She also stated that the reforms directly address concerns made by students and their families about the rising cost of school.
Public institutions must immediately alter their applications and financial portals to reflect the new pricing system.
The government stated that the expense of education will continue to be covered by a combination of tuition fees, scholarships, and student loans, depending on individual need.
The Ministry of Education also urged universities to execute the new financing reforms efficiently and fairly.
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“We count on your full cooperation to implement these financing reforms efficiently, equitably, and in the best interest of Kenyan students and families.”
The administration also restated its commitment to positioning higher education as a vital driver of national development, describing the measures as a watershed moment in the education sector.
With the new policy in effect, thousands more students are likely to benefit from lower financial burdens, making it easier for more Kenyans to pursue higher education.
Under the amended structure, programs such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy will cost between Sh12, 343 and Sh75, 000 per semester.
Architecture would cost between Sh12.960 to Sh57.888.
Engineering and Surveying will cost between Sh14,256 and Sh57,024 every semester.
Other courses include Built Environment and Design – Construction, Real Estate, Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Design, and Computing, which range from Sh12,960 to Sh51,840.
Health Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Medicine (BSC.), Medical Laboratory Science and Technology: Sh14,400 – Sh57,600.
Animal science, radiography, and sport science. Medical Psychology, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Community Health and Development Sh13,082 – Sh52,326.
Food Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Sh11, 401 – Sh45, 603.
Agriculture, Natural Resource Management and the Natural Environment, Wildlife Science and Management Sh9, 729 – Sh38, 880.
Applied Sciences and Education (Science and Technology) – Education (Science, Tech, and Special Needs), Exercise and Sport Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Applied and Technical Physics, Applied and Technical Chemistry, Applied and Technical Biology, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Environmental Science Sh11,628 – Sh46,512.
Basic Sciences Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography (B.Sc.) Sh10, 659 – Sh42, 636.
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Applied Social Sciences and the Arts (Professional) Hospitality, Media and Communication Studies, Library and Information Studies, Business Information Technology, Sport Science and Management, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Music (B.Mus.), Civil Aviation Management, Maritime Management, Agribusiness Management, Theatre and Film Studies, Fine Art, Food Service and Management, Law will go for Sh9, 690 – Sh38,760.
Business, Education (Arts), Economics Sh7, 525 – Sh30, 101.
Applied Humanities and Social Sciences – Geography (B.A.), Public Administration, Psychology, Music (B.A.), Peace and Security Studies, Disaster Management, Anthropology, Languages, BA with Education, Language and Communication, International Relations and Diplomacy, Social Work and Development Studies Sh6, 982 – Sh27, 927.
Basic Humanities and Social Sciences – Economics, Geography (B.A.), History, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, Literature, Political Science, Linguistics Sh5, 814 – Sh23, 256.
Gov’t Announces New University Fees After Public Outcry
