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    SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING MODEL IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
    (Gretsa University, 2025-10) MAURINE, EFFY; CHERUTO, RIHANNA; VALERIE, JOAN
    This study investigated the socio-economic factors influencing the implementation of the New Higher Education Funding Model (NHEFM) in public universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. The research was guided by three specific objectives: to examine the extent of stakeholder involvement, assess the influence of the country’s economic status, and evaluate the impact of the debt crisis in public universities on the NHEFM's implementation Resource Dependence Theory (RDT) and Human Capital Theory was used. A descriptive research design was adopted, a sample size of 300 respondents was successfully obtained from a target population of 350 respondents, out of which 300 valid responses were received148 through Google Forms and 152 through printed questionnaires. Stratified random sampling was used to ensure representation of both students and university administrators. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. The findings revealed that while most stakeholders were aware of the NHEFM, many felt excluded from decision-making processes. Economic factors such as inflation, unemployment, and limited government budgets were found to hinder students' access to higher education and affect the model’s sustainability. Additionally, the debt crisis facing public universities was shown to reduce institutional capacity to support and enroll students under the new funding model. The study concludes that stakeholder engagement, economic conditions, and financial stability of institutions are critical determinants of successful policy implementation. The study recommends enhanced communication, financial restructuring, and stronger economic safeguards to ensure the effective rollout of the NHEFM. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, university managers, and education stakeholders aiming to improve higher education financing in Kenya.