Machogu: 'Busy bodies' telling lies about universities privatisation, fees

Trade CS Moses Kuria (L) had in January 2023 suggested that the government will privatise some cash-strapped public universities. On March 2, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu (R) denied the claim, terming those making the allegation "busy bodies". [File, Standard]

Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu has denied that the government is planning to increase university fees and privatise some institutions.

Trade Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria kicked up a storm on January 24, when he said that the government was planning to privatise some universities to help them come out of financial hardship.