A few days ago we highlighted how staff members at the Finance Department of the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) have been stealing from students who are clearing from the University.
“I had been cleared in 2017 before my graduation and was sure that I didn’t have any issues with the institution. So, I took my degree collection form to the finance department to have it signed. So, I took my degree collection form to the finance department to have it signed. Here, am told that my fee had issues and that I have to pay a whole Sh17500 in order to get cleared. In fact, I had paid my fee in excess and asked for a Sh18000 refund, money that I never got up to date. Here, am told that my fee had issues and that I have to pay a whole Sh17500 in order to get cleared. In fact, I had paid my fee in excess and asked for a Sh18000 refund, money that I never got up to date. So, I paid the money that I was asked for at KCB (receipt attached). On getting back to the school, am cleared by finance department and asked to head over to the Academic register. Here, am told to wait for 24 hrs for the paid dues to reflect in the system. Since then, a week is over and I have made endless visits to the university. Am only told that the fee hasn’t reflected yet and I have to wait longer”, Kelvin had narrated.
Kelvin Muturi Njue, a student who had graduated from the institution in 2017 received his certificates without being further scammed.
“Hi bro, I got my certificates. Thanks a bunch“.
This is how we covered the story:
Tribalism, Intimidation & Impunity: The Plight Of Technical University Of Kenya Students
