We will not allow:Blow to President Ruto as University Students vow to reject new education changes
Kenya University Students Organization (KUSO) has recently expressed their strong opposition to the proposed removal of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) by the Ministry of Education. In an interview with Ramogi TV, Teddy Odhiambo, the student leader of Kenyatta University, stated that the new proposal was drafted without the involvement or representation of the students.
A Blow to Ruto's Allies, Senator Linturi And Governor Waiguru Separately Receive Bad News
It is expected that the coming general election will be free and fair to avert any chaos.The relevant Government bodies have put in sufficient measures in the volatile areas to prevent chaos.Some families are yet to recover from the previous election that saw majority lose lives and properties.The Government is doing the much it can to bring to book those who spread hate messages in different political rallies across the country.
Raila Nominates 25-Year-Old Former University Leader To The Senate
ODM youth leader Fikirini Jacobs. [Source/Jacobs] Former university student leader Fikirini Jacobs is over the moon after ODM leader Raila Odinga nominated him to the Senate. Fikirini, the President of Kenya Union Of Students' Organisations (KUSO) 2019/20, thanked the ODM boss for nominating him saying it is a major win for the youth.
University Student Leaders Ask CS Machogu To Resign and This Leader To Replace Him
Ezekiel Machogu is the new cabinet secretary for education, he got nominated by president William Ruto to succeed professor George Magoha, got vetted by the national assembly, and then officially got appointed to take up his new role as the cabinet secretary. Just two weeks in office, Ezekiel Machogu has found himself in trouble with many Kenyans, this is because he said that the universities should look for other alternative ways of funding themselves because they will no longer be receiving funds from the government of Kenya.
Kenyatta University Students Leaders Have Rejected The Institutions Demand To Increase Fees
Students at Kenyatta University have rejected a plan to raise tuition costs at colleges and universities.Vice chancellors of state-run universities have proposed raising tuition from the existing Sh16,000 per semester starting in September of the next year.The government has also endorsed the idea, as Principal Secretary for Higher Education Simon Nabukwesi revealed to Parliament that a technical committee had informed the Cabinet about the fee rise.
University Student Leaders Issues Demands Over the Ongoing Presidential Petition
( KUSO chairman Antony Manyara addressing the media photo by Grace Mwende) Kenya University Student Organization (KUSO) has expressed disappointed in the way that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission ( IEBC) conducted the 2022 presidential election. Speaking to the media at a Nairobi hotel, KUSO chairman Antony Manyara noted that they expected IEBC to learn from previous elections and deliver a free and fair election.
Susan Kihika's Deputy Governor Selection, Nakuru County
After a three day DGs interview showdown, senator Susan and the panelists now retreats to analyze the submissions and draft a final verdict. What stands out is the professionalism and the courage exhibited by the good senator in making the exercise public and transparent. This process bolstered the public confidence and the transparency in the management of the public offices in future.
Kenya Universities Student Organization, Warning Message to Govt following Rumours on fee increment
The Education Cabinet Secretary last week Ezekiel Mochugu hinted that the government is planning to withdraw its sponsorship to the public universities. This has created a lot of discussion among the institutions that have been involved. The institutions involved include the Kenya Universities Student Organizations, the lecturer, the governments and its citizens.
Ruto's Two Promises on HELB Loan that University Students Are Awaiting Fulfilment
In his bid to capture the votes of young University students, president William Ruto made two promises over the HELB fund that 'comrades' are now awaiting fulfilment. In his campaign trail, Ruto promised to double the current allocation of the Higher Loans Education Board from 11B to 22B.
ODM Nominates Former University Student Leader to The Senate
Orange Democratic Movement party, led by Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga, has nominated former Maasai Mara and Pwani University student leader Fikirini Jacobs to the Senate. Fikirini has been instrumental in selling Azimio agenda and rallying the youths in the coastal region to vote for the former prime minister in the August general elections.
University Students Want Mithika Linturi Investigated Over Questionable Academic Certificate
The Kenya University Student Organization (KUSO) through their chairman Antony Manyara have called on the office of the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to investigate Meru Senator Mithika Linturi academic qualifications. KUSO noted with concern that Government Institutions responsible for vetting leaders have been reluctant in enforcing election requirements for leaders.