SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING MODEL IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
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Date
2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
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.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education