Consult parents, students on fees hike, Magoha urges VCs

Simeon Ombati and his daughter Christine Barbra at the University of Nairobi’s 61st graduation ceremony, yesterday. They both graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in project planning and management. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

The proposal by Vice Chancellors to raise fees may wait a little longer as Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha asked them to consult parents and students.

Magoha said fees hike is a sensitive matter that must be discussed by all education stakeholders and an agreement reached.