Kenya’s doctoral enrolment falls as students turn to faster postgraduate courses
Doctoral enrolment has declined by 5.61 per cent, dropping from 8,666 students in 2024 to 8,180 in 2025, according to CUE. Postgraduate diploma enrolment has surged by 62.40 per cent, driven largely by growing demand among working professionals, particularly women. Kenya’s universities are facing a growing challenge to the country’s future research capacity as fewer…

