UoN Responds After 200 Students Booted from Graduation List Sparking Protests Outside Dean’s Office(Video)
The University of Nairobi has addressed concerns regarding the removal of 200 students from the graduation list, providing clarification on the matter.
This clarification followed the release of videos on Thursday, December 12, showing students protesting outside the Dean’s Office, demanding an explanation for their exclusion from the graduation list ahead of Friday’s ceremony.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the university refuted claims that students had been removed from the graduation list days before the event, calling such reports misleading.
The university affirmed that no student who met the necessary qualifications, clearance, and Senate approval had been denied the chance to graduate.
The institution explained that degrees are only awarded when all program requirements are completed and are subject to final approval from the Senate.
Furthermore, the University denied accusations that qualified students had been excluded from the list, stating that they were unaware of any cases where cleared and approved students had been wrongly omitted.
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Students in good academic standing received notifications regarding the graduation process in October 2024, including a circular outlining the requirements for participation.
The university also sent regular reminders to qualified students through various media channels, urging them to settle any outstanding fees and clear all balances to ensure their inclusion in the December 13 graduation event.
The statement came in response to complaints from some UoN students, who presented a different perspective. One student argued that the exclusion was both unfair and poorly communicated.
It is believed that the exclusion of over 200 students may have been caused by issues such as discrepancies in course credits, missing grades, or unresolved administrative matters.
At the same time, the situation at UoN occurred amidst ongoing scrutiny of higher education institutions by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations of misconduct.
For instance, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology is under investigation following a recent graduation event where over 200 unqualified students allegedly bribed officials to secure their degrees.
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UoN Responds After 200 Students Booted from Graduation List Sparking Protests Outside Dean’s Office(Video)
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