Kenya: Private higher education and state support

Public universities in Kenya have accomplished their initial mission of fostering an intellectual community in the country. But public universities have also faced difficulties such as enrolment beyond their capacity to plan and finance; fiscal challenges; and a decline in quality. To help solve some of these problems, the Kenyan government has supported the establishment and growth of private universities and colleges. Today, almost one in six college and university students attends a private college or university, and this figure increases annually. What accounts for this growth and is it a good thing for Kenya?