Agency appeals for financial assistance to uplift vulnerable students

Acting CEO of Universities Fund Dr Edwin Wanyonyi speaking during a media workshop in Naivasha Town, Nakuru County (James Omoro, Standard)

The Universities Fund (UF) has appealed for intervention from more partners in a bid to bridge the funding gaps in providing scholarships to vulnerable Kenyan students in universities.

The UF acting Chief Executive Officer Edwin Wanyonyi said the high increase in the number of students joining universities annually is posing a serious challenge since government funding alone is not enough to support learners in needy of financial assistance.