Egerton University Lecturers Grapple with Large Classes, Funding Cuts, and Stretched Facilities

Academic staff at Egerton University are facing increasing student numbers, strained facilities, and reduced funding. A workshop was held to examine teaching quality, assessment, infrastructure, and resource utilization. The Deputy Vice Chancellor urged staff to address these challenges to maintain academic standards amidst financial pressures, including a 40% reduction in funding under a new student funding model.