The committee consists of four workstreams or sub-committees that will be tasked with reviewing the Structure of Student Loans among other responsibilities.
President William Ruto has appointed a technical team to review the new university funding model which has been subject to intense criticism for several weeks.
The committee consists of four workstreams or sub-committees that will be tasked with reviewing the Structure of Student Loans among other responsibilities.
“The Workstream on the review and refinement of the new funding model for universities and Technical, Vocational Education and Training Institutions (TVETS),” a Gazette notice announcing the appointments read in part.
“The Workstream on Appeals arising from the categorization of students into various eligibility bands for allocation of Scholarships and Loans.”
President William Ruto addressed graduands at the University of East Africa Baraton in Nandi County on August 18, 2024. /CYNTHIA MUGE
It was revealed that the Chairpersons and Co-Chairpersons of the workstreams shall constitute the coordination Board of the Committee for the New University Education Funding Model.
Professor Japheth Micheni Ntiba has been appointed the Chairperson of the board, with members including the chairpersons and co-chairpersons of the four workstreams.
Workstream One
Professor Karuti Kanyinga has been appointed Chairperson of the workstreams and Dibora Zainab Hirbo the Co-Chair. The duo will lead the team in reviewing and refining the new funding model for universities and Technical, Vocational Education and Training Institutions (TVETS).
Members of the workstream include Mogesi R Maroa, Vincent Tarus, Ignatius Kiptoo Ruto, Tracey Nyaboe Morara, Ubah Abdi Hussein, and Felix Ochieng.
Other members include Ferdinand Awuonda, Philip Nyayo Ivutha, Abdikassim Mohamed, Phostine Wandera, Fidel Wandiga, Solomon Ndundi Alfred, Elizabeth Waigwe Wanjiku, Faith Wanjiku Kamau, Ruth Mwikali Mwangangi.
Stephen Odebero, Kibibi Ndope, Jared Osoro, Constantine Wasonga Opiyo, Emmanuel Manyasa, Caroline Waithera, Richard Kipkoech, Jared Ongaro, Eunice Kigen, Martin Muluka, Nicholas Wasonga Orago, Paul Waweru, Joseph Rotich, Syrus Mutuku, Peter Alingo were chosen as members of the workstream.
Workstream Two
The second workstream will deal with appeals arising from the categorization of students into various eligibility bands for the allocation of Scholarships and Loans.
Walubengo Waningilo has been appointed chairperson while Lucy Machugu has been appointed the Co-Chair. Members include Ronald K. Cheruiyot, Elisha Ochieng Oyugi, Raphael Oguk, Ramesh Saxena, and Gorffly Mokua. Evans Kipkorir Serem, Gitonga Gichangi, Calvin Juma, David Kisindai, Harrison Nganga Muiruri.
Ruth Wamuhu Njiu, Wainaina Gichere, Loyan Kimanthi Micheni, Samuel Jackinda Obilo, James Magoka, Emily Ntinyari, Moses Ambani, Josiah Munene, Martin Oleche, Joyce Mutinda, Romanus Odhiambo, Michael Kibet Kibiriti, Khaemba Ongeti, Wangeci Catherine and Phylis Mutua.
The Joint Secretaries include Moses Njeru Mbaruku and Jemima Onsare while the secretariat includes Diana Mutisya and Alex Kibet.
Workstream Three
This workstream will be mandated with tackling the Structure of Student Loans. Robert Oduor Otieno has been appointed its chairperson and Aron Kiprotich Bett its Co-Chair.
Members of the workstream include Nabangi Alex Wanyonyi, Pascal Juma, Bill Clinton, Fatuma Boku Marsa, Kipkorir Brian, Bonface Ododa, Boaz Gori Onserio and Erick Ochieng.
Dismas Kiptoo, Paul Wathuta Kiragu, Joseph Tioko, Ohanga Grace Wangare, Salome Thinguri, Jane Nyagaturi Mbatia, Bernard Kiprono, Arnold Munene Njoka, Grace Chitayi Nyongesa and Charles Njoroge Mbau.
The Joint Secretaries for the workstream include Margaret Campbell and Allan Chacha, while the secretariat includes Darius Mogaka and Kingori Ndegwa.
Workstream Four
The fourth Workstream will deal with the Review of the Cost of University Academic Programs. Chairing this workstream will be Professor Mohamed S. Rajab while Patrick Malanga has been appointed Co-Chair.
Members of the workstream include Rehema Josphine and Melodie Wairimu. Vincent Kipkorir, Evanson Muchanga, Oketch Solomon, Francis Omondi, Don Ochieng, Elvis Odiwour. Njoroge Wanjohi, Stephen Kabiri, Maureen Cherono.
Philomena Nthenya, Mutethia Stephen Isaiah, Abed Mureithi, Okech Abagi. Janet Ouko, Samuel Nthenge. John Mutinda Mutiso, Charles Mukwaya, David Njoroge, Daniel Mugendi, Farhiya Jehon Ali, Henry Mutembei.
Robison Kigen, John Njera, Jennifer Chebet. Denis Mwiti Kaburu. Rosemary Bowen, Carren Agengo, Gerald Ouma and Isaac Litali have been appointed as members. The Joint Secretaries include Tiberius Barasa and Clarise Osore, while the secretariats are Geoffrey Monari and Emmanuel Abook.
A collage of public universities in Kenya. /VIRAL TEA KE