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The Assistant Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr. Kilemi Mwiria has joined forces in fighting for accessible, relevant and quality education in the current higher education system.
Speaking during the installation ceremony of Daystar University's 3rd Vice-Chancellor Dr. Timothy Wachira, the Assistant Minister stated the importance of access to education, disclosing that the Ministry would have exemptions of duty on educational material, so that education is made affordable to all. He also said strategy needs to be put in place to ensure that private universities cater for even those who spillover from public university intakes.
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