The government has withdrawn a contentious amendment proposal embedded within the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2023 that would have otherwise had an impact on Kenya's higher education sector.
Nairobi — The government has withdrawn a contentious amendment proposal embedded within the Statute Law Bill, 2023 that would have otherwise had an impact on Kenya's higher education sector.
This has limited access to university education by students from poor family backgrounds who are mostly government-sponsored students. It became apparent that the amendment would still mandate the Placement Board to place government-sponsored students in private universities and colleges. Furthermore, there were apprehensions that the proposed amendment could undermine the government's broader objectives of promoting equitable access to university education, particularly for vulnerable and needy students.
"The move reflects a commitment to undertake a more comprehensive review of the Universities Act, of 2012, to ensure that any legislative changes align with the government's overarching policies and objectives in the education sector," Ichungw'ah said.
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