Also known as: Dr Edwin Wanyonyi · Dr Wanyonyi · Dr. Wanyonyi · Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Edwin Wanyonyi · Chief Executive Officer Edwin Wanyonyi
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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 universitiesCapital 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 StudentsCitizen Digital
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Gov't releases Ksh.4.2B in university scholarships for 400,000 studentsMore than 159,551 first-year university students have completed applications for scholarships under Kenya's Student-Centred Funding Model by August 20, reflecting growing demand for government support as the country expands access to higher education.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 159,551 first-year university students have completed applications for scholarships under Kenya's Student-Centred Funding Model by August 20, reflecting growing demand for government support as the country expands access to higher education.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 150,000 first-year university students have applied for scholarships under Kenya's Student-Centred Funding Model, with 159,551 students having completed Higher Education Financing Portal applications by August 20, reflecting growing demand for government support as the country expands access to higher education.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
More than 42,000 students placed in public universities for degree programmes have not completed applications for Government funding through the Higher Education Financing portal, with only days remaining until the August 31 deadline to secure scholarships and loans.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
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.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →