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In his ruling, Justice Mwita declared the new university funding model unconstitutional for several reasons. The high court noted that it violates Section 53 of the Universities Act by introducing policies that conflict with the law. The court also found the model discriminatory, citing its unequal treatment based on financial ability, school type, age, and ambiguous criteria such as “household income,” which violate Article 27 of the Constitution guaranteeing equality and freedom from discrimination. Additionally, the funding model breached students’ legitimate expectations by abruptly replacing the existing framework without prior notice or consultation. Furthermore, the court ruled that the model failed to meet constitutional requirements for public participation and parliamentary oversight.