The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has announced that it will not pay full salaries for a section of its employees for the month of July.
In a memo signed by the Deputy Registrar, Human Resource Services and Registry, Stephen Karanja, the University said the government had reduced funding.
“We wish to inform you of a recent development regarding our capitation allocation for the financial year 2024/2025. The University has received a reduced capitation amount for July 2024,” read part of the memo.
Karanja said the reduction has affected the institutions’ ability to pay the full salaries for the month July
“The reduction has unfortunately created a deficit in our ability to pay the full salary amount for our staff in the month of July 2024,” read another part of the memo.
Technical University of Kenya Payment Plan
The University explained that it will pay full salaries for employees in job grade II to grade IV while those in grade V and above will receive 65% of the July salaries.
“As a result of these challenges, the University has been unable to disburse the full salaries for July 2024 to all staff. Subsequently, the University Management Board has resolved to pay the salaries as follows: Grade II-IV (100%) and Grade V and above (65%),” Karanja said.
Additionally, the institution stated that the remaining balance will be paid once funds are available.
“We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period,” Karanja said.
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This comes at a time when President William Ruto has maintained that the government changed the model of sending fund to these institutions and increased the money meant for students under the new funding model.
Speaking on August 14, Ruto revealed that the government has allocated enough funds for loans and scholarships especially for students from humble backgrounds.
“I want to announce that we have changed the delivery model because we have increased the money available for funding from Ksh45 billion to Ksh82 billion,” Ruto said.
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Besides, the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) issued a seven-day strike notice over delayed salaries.
On Wednesday, August 14, UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga warned that universities will shut down in September.
New Funding Model
Ruto unveiled the New Higher Education Funding Model, on May 3, 2023.
The government said the model aims to address challenges encountered by public universities and TVET institutions due to massive enrollment and inadequate funding.
This new funding (Universities Fund) framework replaced the Differentiated Unit Cost (DUC) previously used to finance universities.
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The model prioritizes a student’s financial need and separates placement from funding.
Under this model, universities and TVET institutions no longer receive block funding in the form of capitation.
Instead, funding for students is provided through scholarships, loans, and household contributions.
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