Private Universities Address Concerns of Fee Increment
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Private universities have addressed concerns on whether they would opt to increase fees as had initially been proposed by their public counterparts.
Simon Gicharu, chairman of the National Association of Private Universities in Kenya, affirmed that technology and innovation are key to aid them in coping with the tough economic times- hence no need to increase the fees. All sectors of the economy are in turmoil. Whereas universities are independent of each other, and the association s mandate is not to dictate to members how to run their institutions, I m of the view that outsourcing non-core functions like security, cleaning, and transport could help address the high operating costs.
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THE STANDARD
EDUCATION
An aerial view of the University of Nairobi. Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha (inset). [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
A showdown looms after Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha rejected reforms introduced by the University of Nairobi (UoN) which saw the institution scrap some senior positions and abolish six colleges.
Yesterday, Ministry of Education told universities not to implement the proposed structural and administrative changes, terming them illegal amendments to the university’s charter, contrary to provisions of the Universities Act, 2012.
Eight days after the UoN Council announced changes, Prof Magoha directed that all action on the proposals be kept in abeyance, pending relevant approvals and gazettement of the relevant instruments.
UoN Hires Bosses to Deal With Ksh7 Billion Debt
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The University of Nairobi (UoN) has implemented a raft of leadership changes to deal with the Ksh7.2 billion debt it owes to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
University Vice-Chancellor Stephen Kiama made his first appointments since his controversial appointment aiming to turn around the loss-making institution.
Prof Kiama has appointed Prof Julius Ogeng o and Prof Margaret Hutchinson as associates Vice-Chancellors in charge of academic affairs and research, innovation and enterprise respectively.
UoN VC Professor Stephen Kiama addresses first years during a virtual orientation on Thursday, September 3, 2020
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The changes come just a week after the institution collapsed the teaching functions from the initial 35 to 11 facilities. The move saw some top officials lose their jobs and Prof Kiama announced that their contracts will not be renewed.