University Education (Funding) Bill, 2026
In plain English
Replaces HELB-only funding with a means-tested mix of scholarships, loans and household contributions.
Who it affects: University students, parents, HELB, universities, KRA.
- Sponsor
- Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary for Education
- Introduced
- 12 December 2025
- Status
- Second Reading · Past public input
Progress in Parliament
65% of the way to law- Introduced
Published and read for the first time
- With Committee
A committee studies it in detail
- Public Hearings
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- Second Reading — now
MPs debate the main ideas
- Third Reading
Final vote in the National Assembly
- Senate Concurrence
The Senate reviews it (if needed)
- Assented
The President signs — it becomes law
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What's in the bill — key sections
- 01Replaces single HELB loan with banded scholarship + loan + family share.
- 02Means test runs through KRA, NHIF and county records.
- 03Appeals window extended from 14 to 30 days.
What happens next: Second Reading debate ongoing.
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