Tension is rising at the University of Nairobi’s Kenyatta National Hospital Campus as medical students staged a protest on Tuesday over delayed examination results, just days before the September academic intake.
The demonstration, which has led to the closure of offices within the Faculty of Health Sciences, involves students from all year groups across departments including; Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Surgery, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. Students say they are being left in limbo, with no clarity on whether they will advance, repeat, or sit supplementary exams.
For over two months, results have not been released, disrupting academic planning and jeopardizing scholarships and internships that depend on timely transcripts. “This is cruel and oppressive. Our comrades are anxious and frustrated. We’ve shut down the faculty until our results are released,” said Mohammed Farah, Secretary General of the Faculty’s student association.
The delay stems from a standoff between university management and lecturers, who have reportedly withheld results due to unpaid dues. Students argue that they fulfilled their obligations by paying fees and sitting for exams, and should not be caught in the middle of administrative disputes.
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UNSA Council Secretary General Wasike Elisha described the situation as dire. “We can’t resume classes without knowing our academic standing. Some students have already lost scholarships and internship slots,” he said.
Elisha added that both the Dean of the Faculty and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs had acknowledged the issue, attributing it to unresolved engagements with lecturers. While assurances have been given, students say the delay is taking a toll on their mental health.
Students are now calling on the Ministry of Education and the university council to intervene. They’ve vowed to escalate the protest if the issue remains unresolved. “We will not be used as leverage. It’s either our results are released or we shut down the faculty. If not, we’ll take it to the streets,” Elisha warned.
By Masaki Enock
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