Kenyans oppose Kenyatta University 'oppressive' student leadership directive
Kenyatta University students have expressed discontent after the administration recently issued a directive that would bar students with fee arrears from vying for student leadership. This however did not augur well with the students, who have voiced their discontent. Word of this quickly reached Kenyans who oppose the move as well.
Previous election problems
Kenyatta University has had problems during the election period before. On October 2014, students demonstrated and burnt property, all thanks to to elections. Five years later the school finds itself in a similar predicament. Although there are no signs of intent to engage in mass action, such matters have often quickly escalated and turned violent.
Kenyans reaction
Kenyans online have thrown their weight behind the affected Kenyatta University students. In fits of rage, various people took to social media to condemn this directive. Kenyans have gone on to term it as a cruel and malicious way to tread on the poor. They went on to lament about the way the poor are treated in Kenya
What a student from a humble background goes through while studying for PHD in KU#InjusticeInKU pic.twitter.com/4ocWt50Fiy
— 🇰🇪CONCERNTRATED🇰🇪 (@ConcJay) September 25, 2019
#InjusticeInKU
Being poor in this country is a mistake pic.twitter.com/DxheQdZ9cp
— James Wambua™🇰🇪© (@wambuajames_) September 25, 2019
Aspiring student leaders also expressed their disappointment as they had toiled for years to ensure they had good grades. This is because to qualify for a seat one has to have good grades.
#InjusticeInKU
I toiled for this for 2 academic years ..to be let down by unfair university policies, that restricts nominees from submitting their papers without clearing fees
~YET THE DEADLINE IS HASNT ELAPSED pic.twitter.com/Ly4BRP5IwW
— James Wambua™🇰🇪© (@wambuajames_) September 25, 2019
As events continue to unfold, Kenyans stand firm in the principle that you do not have to be wealthy to be a leader.
#injusticeinku
KU must and I repeat must do the right thing ,otherwise we will bring shame at their door steps,,,leadership is meant for everyone and not for the rich..shame shame shame…… pic.twitter.com/Y5WOkhQtlS
— ~shynePMT💚 (@Peetah_Mwangi) September 25, 2019
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