Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called on student leaders across the country to express their frustrations against hiked fees through peaceful protests.
In a tweet on Saturday, Babu said the move will save parents and guidance from digging deep in their pockets.
"Student leaders across the country should come out and hold peaceful demonstrations to protect parents from paying heavy university fees hiked by the Government," Babu said.
"Wake up comrades and save the future of our children, save our education system."
With the introduction of the funding model, most students are anxious that they may not be able to join their desired institutions.
Some students have expressed concerns that various institutions have increased fees even after the government issued a warning.
The government warned institutions against increments in fee adding that they would be penalized and the Memorandum of understanding signed with them will be revoked.
"Universities have signed a memorandum of understanding with us based on the fees they charge. If they increase fees, then the MOU will be revoked and they will be charged," Universities Fund CEO Geoffrey Monari said.
So far, 60 per cent of the students placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) have applied for scholarships and loans.
However, 40 per cent of the potential total applicants of 265,000 students are yet to apply.
To ensure 100 per cent transition into higher institutions of learning, the Ministry of Education extended the application deadline to October 7, for those who were placed by KUCCPS.
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu urged all eligible students to make formal applications for scholarships and loans through the Higher Education Financing portal (www.hef.co.ke).