The Kenyan government is reviewing its education funding framework to ensure that no student misses out on learning opportunities due to financial constraints, Education Cabinet Secretary Dr. Julius Migos Ogamba has announced.
Speaking in Meru County during the 6th graduation ceremony of Meru National Polytechnic, where over 3,000 students received various honours, Dr. Ogamba said the revamped Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Funding Model will expand access to scholarships, loans, and grants. “Every learner, regardless of background, should have a fair shot at finishing school. No student should be locked out because of lack of fees,” he said.
The government has already disbursed Sh1.2 billion and plans an additional Sh800 million to support student loans and fee capitation. Dr. Ogamba highlighted the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) model for equipping graduates with industry-relevant skills, improving employability, and contributing to Kenya’s Vision 2030, BETA, and Kenya Kwanza Plan.
He urged county governments, development partners, and private sector actors to partner with the government to strengthen TVET institutions, linking skills development with employment, innovation, and enterprise growth.
Meru National Polytechnic Chief Principal Dr. Mutembei Kigige celebrated the institution’s achievements, including the full implementation of CBET across 47 curricula, issuing its own certificates, and graduating 106 Recognition of Prior Learning candidates. Investments in digital infrastructure, such as e-learning centres, VR training, smart classrooms, and a multimedia studio, are ensuring students remain competitive in the digital era.
