Embarking on a journey to pursue a Bachelor of Laws degree is a significant decision that comes with various considerations, one of which is the cost of education.
In Kenya, renowned universities offer exceptional legal education programs, attracting aspiring lawyers from across the country.
However, it is essential for prospective students to have a clear understanding of the financial investment required to pursue their legal dreams.
In this article, WoK looks into the cost of a Bachelor of Laws degree in the top Kenyan universities, shedding light on tuition fees.
According to information on Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), Daystar University charges the most for a Bachelor of Laws degree.
A student seeking to pursue a degree in law at Daystar University will part with a total of Ksh 335,000.
Coming in second is Africa Nazarene University which charges Ksh 269,250, followed by Kabarak University charging Ksh 256,150.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Kisii University on the other hand charge Ksh 238,208 and Ksh 225,335 respectively.
Catholic University charges Ksh 224,200 for the law degree while University of Nairobi charges Ksh 221,850.
While students seeking to pursue law at Egerton University will part with Ksh 214,700, Chuka University charges Ksh 183,600 for the same.
Kenyatta University closed the top ten list; the higher learning institution charges Ksh 183,600.
This comes at a time when an education taskforce recommended an increase in university school fees.
The taskforce which presented its report to President William Ruto proposed a raft of measures aimed at improving the quality of higher education in the country.
It included easing the financial burden on universities by writing off debts owed by universities to statutory bodies.
The second interim report, which focuses on higher education and the reforms needed to make it better and affordable, takes a deep dive into the financing of this sector.
The working party proposes a threefold increase in the fees paid by government-sponsored students in Kenyan universities.
While advocating for the fee increment, the taskforce is also asking the government to increase its funding of education at university level, which currently falls below the institutions’ needs.
