A day after the Kisii University management announced slashing of September-December semester for KCSE 2010 group, a number of students have questioned the move, criticising the institution for allegedly creating an avenue of producing half-backed students.
According to a circular seen by this reporter, students who sat for KCSE 2010 will commence their final semester on September and end it late October before graduating in December.
But on Wednesday, students urged the institution to follow the required rules and regulations according to the Commission of Higher Education.
“We are shocked that the final semester has been compressed for the class of 2010 so that they graduate earlier. As much as they want to meet a deadline of ensuring they make it to the graduation list, rules and regulations ought to be followed,” said Mr Alex Mburu.
They questioned the decision by the administration to continuously put the institution in controversy given the recent claims that the institution was poaching students from other institutions.
“We recently faced a probe over poaching and now will be promoting half-baked graduates. This isn’t good for our image in the global academics,” added Mrs Wayne Odhiambo.
However, the dean of students, Gladys Osoro, defended the move and urged students to remain calm since it only affected a few education students.
“They know well that it is only education and Information students who will be affected. They had gone for an attachment and as a result of double in take that was implemented, they will have to graduate with their colleagues and the class of 2009 KCSE,” she said.