The University Hostel charges have been increased from the current Ksh 6,000 per year to Ksh 51,660. The proposals are made by the government and if implemented, they will see comrades struggle to pay for accommodation.
The hostel fee is separate from the main fee paid to the university.The accommodation rates are as follows:
Type of Occupancy | Rates per day per student | Amount Range per year(Ksh) |
Single | 205 | 43050 to 51660 |
Semi Partitioned | 192 | 40320 to 48384 |
Double | 178 | 37380 to 44856 |
Quadruple and more | 144 | 30240 to 36288 |
The hostel accommodation charges will be implemented by 2025.