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Tough times for public varsities as State fails to allocate funds

The main entrance to Kenyatta University. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Public universities are staring at another tough year as the Government fails to allocate Sh74 billion to stabilise the institutions.

A number of universities are already reeling under huge debt that has hurt their operations. Universities Fund Board CEO Geoffrey Monari, said that the allocation continue declining with an increased number of government-sponsored students affecting operations and academic programmes.

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