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Layoffs and fee hikes looms in new efforts to stabilise universities

JKUAT PhD graduates during the 38th virtual graduation ceremony on June 28, 2022.  [David Gichuru, Standard]

A fresh round of university staff layoffs looms as the National Treasury issued fresh directives to enhance the viability of institutions of higher learning.

At the same time, parents may be forced to pay higher university fees as the government proposes a review of the tuition money.

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