Written By Lisa Murimi
Kenyan universities are set to welcome a higher number of students this September, following the release of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the cut-off grade for university admission will remain at C+, leading to a 3% rise in admissions compared to 2023.
The number of students eligible for university entry is projected to grow from 200,000 in 2023 to 246,291 in 2024.
This increase poses significant challenges for public universities, including funding and infrastructural capacity.
Ogamba dismissed recent claims that the ministry intended to raise the cut-off grade to B-, labeling the reports as “false and misleading.”
He urged Kenyans to rely on official updates from the ministry.
Meanwhile, the controversial student-centered funding model continues to stir debate.
Although deemed unconstitutional by the courts, the government insists on its implementation with proposed amendments.
Ogamba assured the public that measures are being taken to address funding shortfalls, promising smooth learning experiences for the incoming cohort.
As the third group of students under the funding model prepares to join universities, the strain on government resources highlights the pressing need for sustainable solutions in higher education.
