Directorate of Higher Education
University education is one of the most rapidly expanding sub-sectors of the Education sector in Kenya. Demand for university education has continued to increase with many students who are unable to be absorbed in Kenyan Universities seeking admission in institutions of higher learning outside the country.
The Directorate of Higher Education in the Ministry if Higher Education, Science and Technology has taken this challenge in stride. Constituent University colleges and campuses affiliated to universities have been established to expand access to higher education.
Functions of the Directorate of Higher Education
- Formulation and review of policies on Higher Education in collaboration with Commission for Higher Education (CHE), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and other relevant institutions and departments.
- Co-ordination of plans and budgets from public universities in collaboration with CHE and other departments.
- Initiation, promotion and implementation of Cultural, Technical and Scientific cooperation with other countries in liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
