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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reiterated the government’s commitment to affordable and accessible education under the new funding model.
He noted that university fees now range between Sh5,814 and Sh75,000 per semester depending on need and programme costs, with the Higher Education Loans Board already disbursing Sh9.46 billion to 309,178 students.
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Ogamba said the ministry is working with the Treasury to ensure timely release of funds as schools reopen for third term, a crucial assessment and examination period.
Speaking at the University of Embu during the Sixth Biennial Education Evidence for Action Conference and the inaugural Deans of Education Forum, the CS emphasised the importance of evidence-based research in shaping policy and reforms.
He commended academia, researchers and education partners for bridging research with policymaking, adding that data-driven decisions are key to improving access, quality and outcomes.
The CS also outlined reforms being implemented from the Presidential Working Party’s recommendations, including domiciling junior secondary in primary schools, rationalizing learning areas under Competency-Based Education, and preparing for senior school transition.
He revealed that 11 education bills are being finalized to align the sector’s legal framework with ongoing changes.
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On teacher education, Ogamba said training is being realigned with Competency-Based Education to promote practical and employable skills. Certificate courses in teacher training colleges have been upgraded to diploma level, while continuous professional development has been introduced for in-service teachers.
He added that the ministry has rolled out the Kenya Education Management Information System to track learner data across all levels and strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
