Kenyatta University main campus. [PHOTO/the-star.co.ke]
Kenyatta University has refuted claims that there were deaths during the unrest that led to the institution's closure Friday last week.
This is after reports that a female student had been raped before being killed by boda boda riders after the students engaged them in running battles at the nearby MK market.
But in a Wednesday statement, the university's public relations office said there were no deaths.
"No lives were lost during the events," the university said in a statement released by its public relations office on Wednesday.
"We also wish to assure parents and guardians that students are safe and adequate security has always been provided within the grounds for all staff and students."
They also refuted claims that the university's management had played a hidden role in the election of new student leaders.
"The university wishes to affirm that the recent student elections were free and fair. The management aspires to support a democratically elected student government and has consistently provided a conducive environment for students' elections to take place."