Universities debt stands at Sh77b, Machogu says

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu and Egerton University Chancellor Dr Narendra Raval pose for a photo with a section of graduands during the institution's 47th graduation ceremony on October 27, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The public universities' debt has hit over Sh77 billion, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has announced.

Speaking while presiding over the 47th Graduation Ceremony at Egerton University, Machogu attributed the debt to harsh economy and mismanagement of the universities.