Degree choice could force students to dig deeper into their pockets, says report

Graduands taking various courses wait for their degree and master confirmations during the 31st graduation ceremony of Moi University Main Campus in Eldoret yesterday. 04.09.215. Picture By Peter Ochieng.

Fees in public universities could go up by as much as 600 per cent if proposals currently under scrutiny in the 31 institutions are implemented.

The universities, under the umbrella of the Association of Public Universities in Kenya, have proposed that the government approves a new formula of charging fees depending on the cost of the degree programmes.