Hundreds on self-sponsored students from Kisii University have accused of the institution’s management of subjecting them to discrimination' when giving services compared to their government-sponsored counterparts.
Speaking to HiviSasa.com on Thursday, they accused the administration of failing to take a decisive action to curb the alleged discrimination, especially in the institution’s medical centre, where they are said to be asked to pay a certain fee before being admitted for treatment.
According to them, some workers have been profiling them based on the programme of admission, making it difficult for them to receive quality services.
“We are students by merit and it’s very sad that the institution has always discriminated us. We pay medical fees prior to admission and therefore, it’s improper for the medical staff to solicit another Sh200 from us for admission,” said Ms Jane Moraa.
They threatened to boycott classes if the management failed to address the issue, besides calling for sacking of workers who are said to be notorious of profiling them as parallel students.
“Time has come for the institution to change the whole perspective about the whole issue. We will protest if the change isn’t seen especially at the medical centre. The government sponsored students are given VIP treatment. We also call for sacking of certain individuals who treat us like aliens,” added Mr Ondimu Ombasa.
Students’ registrar Prof Philip Owino admitted having received the complaints but asked the aggrieved to give the institution time to investigate the claims.
“I have already received the complaints but it’s crucial for students to remain calm as we tackle the issue. All students are equal and nobody should feel discriminated,” he said.