University students: Scrap our fees

The national university students body has said the Government should scrap their fees and address rising insecurity in campuses.

Officials of the Kenya University Students Organisation (KUSO) have said all Vice Chancellors should solve the twin issues. 

They say the high university fees are locking out hundreds of bright students while those in campus are living in fear due to insecurity.

Speaking at a two day retreat at Panorama Hotel, Naivasha where more than 100 student leaders are in attendance, KUSO's President Babu Owino said fees for regular students should be scrapped and the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, should increase its allocation to students which will go towards the student's upkeep not for fees.

"We want a task force formed to address the rising university fees since it is the right of every Kenyan to have access to quality education," he said.

The organisation's patron Steve Mbogo challenged the Government and the Opposition to "stop yapping" and address key issues affecting the country and university students.

Secretary General Charles Juma put VCs, who intimidate student leaders, on notice saying students have a right to freedom of association.