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Edwin Wanyonyi

Also known as: Dr Edwin Wanyonyi · Dr Wanyonyi · Dr. Wanyonyi · Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Edwin Wanyonyi

2026-06-262026-08-22

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    His assurance comes as Universities Fund Acting Chief Executive Officer Edwin Wanyonyi revealed that the number of Kenyans qualifying for university admission has increased by more than 300 per cent in less than a decade, piling pressure on the higher education financing system.

    Gov’t to overhaul higher education funding as university admissions surge
  3. Capital News

    Universities Fund Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Edwin Wanyonyi said the recertification was more than an administrative achievement, describing it as a reaffirmation of the Fund’s commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in the management of unive

    Universities Fund secures ISO 9001:2015 recertification amid rising student financing demand
  4. Capital News

    Universities Fund Chief Executive Officer Dr Edwin Wanyonyi said the growing demand for higher education financing underscored the need for efficient, transparent and reliable systems to process applications and disburse funds.

    5,732 students yet to complete university funding applications ahead of deadline
  5. Citizen Digital

    We have successfully interacted with teachers, private school directors, suppliers, and the numerous SMEs that came to trade, provide catering, and sell merchandise," noted Edwin Wanyonyi, Equity Bank's Busia Branch Manager.

    Western Giants dominate high-stakes live band ‘Zilizopendwa’ at music festival
  6. July 2026
  7. Capital News

    Ogamba appeared before the committee alongside Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala, TVET Principal Secretary Esther Thaara Muoria, Universities Fund Acting Chief Executive Edwin Wanyonyi and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Chief Executive Geoffrey Monari.

    Funding Shortfalls, Not Ministry Delays, Behind Education Financing Crisis, CS Ogamba says
  8. Capital News

    Acting Chief Executive Officer Edwin Wanyonyi said the scholarships are intended to ensure that all eligible Kenyan students can access higher education regardless of their financial background.

    Universities Fund Urges 2026 KUCCPS Students to Apply for Govt Scholarships Before September Deadline
  9. Citizen Digital

    Edwin Wanyonyi in a past appearance. PHOTO | UF Audio By Vocalize The government has urged the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates placed in public universities for the 2026/2027 academic year to apply for scholarships under the Student-Centred Funding

    2025 KCSE candidates urged to apply for scholarships as Ksh.30.8B allocated
  10. June 2026
  11. The Standard

    Already, 270,715 students have qualified for university placement under government sponsorship, up from 246,391 last year, an increase of 24,324 students.Universities Fund acting CEO Dr Edwin Wanyonyi has urged students to apply for both scholarships and loans to ease household c

    Acid test for Ruto funding model as Sh4.2bn hits strained universities
  12. Capital News

    Universities Fund Acting Chief Executive Officer Edwin Wanyonyi said the funding demonstrates the government’s continued commitment to expanding access to higher education and supporting students from vulnerable backgrounds.

    Universities Fund Releases Sh4.2bn to Support Over 400,000 Continuing Students
  13. Citizen Digital

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    Gov't releases Ksh.4.2B in university scholarships for 400,000 students
Society

Kenya government plans higher education funding reform amid admissions surge

The News

The Education Cabinet Secretary confirmed that the government is reforming higher education funding to accommodate every eligible learner, as university admissions have increased by more than 300 per cent in less than a decade. The Universities Fund has disbursed scholarships worth Ksh.78 billion over the past three financial years as demand for higher education rises.

14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Kenya government plans higher education funding reform amid admissions surge

    The Education Cabinet Secretary confirmed that the government is reforming higher education funding to accommodate every eligible learner, as university admissions have increased by more than 300 per cent in less than a decade. The Universities Fund has disbursed scholarships worth Ksh.78 billion over the past three financial years as demand for higher education rises.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Universities Fund gets ISO 9001:2015 quality management recertification

    The Universities Fund has received ISO 9001:2015 recertification from the Kenya Bureau of Standards. The Fund's acting CEO said the certification affirms its commitment to transparency and accountability in managing university financing as student numbers grow.

    14 hours ago · Capital News

  3. 159,551 students complete university funding applications

    As of August 20, 2026, 159,551 university students have completed funding applications through the Higher Education Financing Portal, with 150,403 including a scholarship component. A further 5,732 applications remained incomplete ahead of the deadline.

    16 hours ago · Capital News

Saturday 8 August

  1. Vihiga Boys High School wins national music festival live band competition

    Vihiga Boys High School won the Class 493 Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment category at the 98th Kenya Music Festival held at Kibabii University, performing a rendition of Tabu Ley's Amilo. Senende Boys came second and defending champions Ugenya High School took third place.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Education funding delays due to inadequate budget allocations

    Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told Parliament that persistent delays in funding to schools, TVET institutions and universities stem from inadequate budget allocations and delayed releases by the National Treasury, rather than the Ministry withholding funds. He said the ministry submits funding requests on time and disburses funds immediately after receiving them, but the gap between the education sector's financial requirements and allocated resources is the core challenge.

    15 July 2026 · Capital News

Monday 13 July

  1. Universities Fund urges 2026 KUCCPS students to apply for scholarships

    The Universities Fund has urged 202,133 students placed in public universities for 2026/2027 to apply for government scholarships through the Higher Education Financing portal before the September 6 deadline. The Government has allocated KSh30.8 billion to the Universities Fund for scholarships in 2026/2027, up from KSh18.4 billion in the previous financial year.

    13 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government allocates Ksh.30.8B for university scholarships

    The government has urged 2025 KCSE candidates placed in public universities to apply for scholarships under the Student-Centred Funding Model, with Ksh.30.8 billion allocated to support 202,133 students for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applications are open through the Higher Education Financing Portal until September 6.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. Ruto's university funding model faces strain as 400,000 students share Sh4.2bn

    Public universities are disbursing Sh4.2 billion to over 400,000 continuing undergraduates under the Student-Centred Funding Model, with total 2025/26 releases reaching Sh18.4 billion. The model is beginning to face strain from funding shortfalls as the number of government-sponsored students grows, with 270,715 newly qualified for placement this year.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Universities Fund releases Sh4.2bn for over 400,000 students

    The Universities Fund has released Sh4.2 billion in scholarships to public universities to support over 400,000 continuing undergraduate students under the Student-Centred Funding Model, raising the 2025/2026 financial year allocation from the National Treasury to Sh18.4 billion. The funds are meant to cover tuition fees for students who enrolled in universities in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government releases 4.2 billion shillings for university scholarships

    The government has released Ksh.4.2 billion in scholarships to public universities to support more than 400,000 continuing undergraduate students under the Student-Centred Funding Model, bringing the total 2025/2026 allocation to Ksh.18.4 billion.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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