Former Kirinyaga county women representative Wangui Ngirici has publicly celebrated her son Dean Douglas Kuria after he completed his degree at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. Wangui Ngirici’s son graduated in the UK. Photos: Wangui Ngirici. Source: Facebook Ngirici announced the achievement on her social media pages on Tuesday, July 21, sharing a series of family photographs taken to mark the occasion. She did not disclose the field of study Dean pursued at the institution. In her post, the politician praised her son’s commitment throughout his academic journey. “Today marks the reward for your hard work, determination and resilience. Watching you achieve this milestone fills our hearts with immense pride and gratitude. As you step into this new chapter may your education open doors to endless opportunities,” she wrote. How much did Wangui Ngirici pay for son’s fees? The announcement drew significant attention from Kenyans, many of whom were curious about the financial investment behind the achievement. According to figures published on Nottingham Trent University’s official website, international students pay annual tuition fees of just over KSh 3.5 million.
For a standard four-year undergraduate programme, that amounts to approximately KSh 14 million in tuition alone. Accommodation adds a further KSh 780,000 per year, depending on whether a student opts for university halls of residence or private student rentals. Over four years, that figure reaches roughly KSh 3.2 million. Including food and other personal living expenses, the total cost of completing a degree at the institution rises to just over KSh 20 million. The post attracted warm messages from followers who congratulated Dean on his accomplishment. Dan Rakkwa wrote: “Congratulations, young man. This is a great milestone indeed.”
Catherine Njeri commented: “Congratulations young man.” James MutugiKinyua added: “Keep the pot boiling for more accolades.” Lucy Daisy said: “Well done, Dean; you have made your family proud.” How much did Cullie Ruto pay in fees? In other news, President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto attended their daughter Cullie Ruto’s graduation at Heriot-Watt University Dubai on July 2. Cullie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design, a program that combines creative design with technical and architectural skills. Annual tuition for the course is estimated at KSh 3 million, with the curriculum focusing on sustainability, digital design tools, adaptive reuse of spaces, and practical industry experience.
