Shame of university courses that no one wants

Graduands during a graduation ceremony at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology at Bondo main campus in Siaya County. [Photo by Collins Oduor/Standard]

The recent admissions have exposed public universities that offer programmes that few students are interested in.

Analysis of the placement data released by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) showed that some courses did not attract any students, raising questions why taxpayers’ money should be spent to sustain them. The costs include paying for lecturers and facilities.