Tech Insights & Updates

Jul 16, 2026

You Are About to Begin the Most Important Season of Your Life — Make It Count

Part of the Joining Campus 2026 — full article coming soon.

Band 1 to Band 5 — Which Band Are You Likely to Fall In?

Only the Means Testing Instrument can determine your band after you apply. Here is a practical guide to help you understand where your household likely falls.

What Are Bands? The 5 Funding Bands Explained Simply

Band 1. Band 3. Band 5. What does it mean, and how does it affect you? Here is the simplest possible explanation.

What Happens If You Disagree With the Band You Were Assigned

If you believe your band assessment is wrong, you have the right to appeal. Here is exactly how the process works.

Band 1 — Who Qualifies and What You Actually Receive

Band 1 is for the most financially vulnerable students in Kenya. Here is exactly who qualifies and what the government covers.

Band 2 — Who Qualifies and What You Actually Receive

Band 2 is for students from low income households. Here is who qualifies and exactly what the government and your family will each pay.

Band 5 — Who Qualifies and What You Actually Receive

Band 5 is for the most financially comfortable households. Here is what the government still covers, and why the system works this way.

5 Digital Things Every Campus Student Must Set Up Before Reporting Day

Part of the Joining Campus 2026 — full article coming soon.