Ruto commits to use parliament to pass bill on free education for tertiary students
President William Ruto has committed to using Parliament to advance a bill that would establish a funding framework aimed at ensuring students in universities, Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are not forced to leave school because of unpaid fees. Ruto made the remarks in Isinya, Kajiado […]
President William Ruto has pledged to utilize Parliament to pass legislation that would create a funding framework for students attending universities, the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The president made these remarks during a visit to Kajiado East Vocational College on September 5, 2026, where he emphasized the importance of education and technical training in equipping young Kenyans with necessary skills.
The proposed bill has already been submitted to Parliament, and Ruto believes it will enable the government to allocate adequate resources to support students pursuing tertiary education. He stated that students should no longer be compelled to discontinue their education due to unpaid fees, as the proposed legislation aims to provide sufficient funding for students across universities, KMTC, and TVET institutions.
Ruto's commitment to using Parliament to advance this bill represents an attempt to shift the financial responsibility of tertiary education from parents to a government-backed funding mechanism.
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