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As Kenyan students begin university after placement, the piece explores how admissions, campus experiences, skills development and adaptability will shape their future beyond the courses they pursue.
The surge in student numbers comes against a backdrop of stagnant budget allocations. The strain is felt across universities, many of which remain burdened by debts.
Duncan Kibet secured unconditional admission to MKU after walking 250 km to raise funds for his degree.
Transition to senior secondary school has exposed deep cracks in the education system, pitting government assurances against mounting frustration from parents, teachers and policy experts.
With only a day to the Grade 10 admissions deadline on Wednesday, thousands of learners from vulnerable households remain stranded at home, despite excelling in KJSEA.
Genevy Anyango, was abandoned by her mother at a tender age and forced to rely on a guardian.
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