CS Machogu Addresses Universities Preventing Students from Graduating
CS Machogu Addresses Universities Preventing Students from Graduating
CS Machogu Addresses Universities Preventing Students from Graduating
On Wednesday, February 28, Ezekiel Machogu, the cabinet secretary for education, demanded an investigation into claims made by students that their degrees have been withheld by colleges, preventing them from graduating.
During her speech to parliamentarians, Machogu addressed questions posed by legislators about worries that some kids are being overlooked by particular schools because of their culture, religion, or background.
Nyali MP Mohamed Ali specifically brought attention to a university that was allegedly withholding grades from Muslim students for refusing to attend chapel services.”Could the CS clarify the alleged reports of students professing the Muslim faith in the University being coerced to attend the Chapel contrary to Article 32 of the Constitution?” he asked.
CS Machogu responded by stating that his Ministry has contacted the aforementioned university to inquire about the accusations. He clarified that the university used the fact that applicants are aware that the school is a Christian-based university to support its policies.
A portion of the letter from the university to CS Machogu stated, “Students sign a code of conduct upon admission whereby they agree to abide by the institution’s Christian values and commit to participating in the universities’ ritual disciplines.”
“The university has indicated that its students are required to attend at least 75 per cent of all scheduled chapel services in any given semester. However, it denies that release of marks is conditional on attending the service.”
After reviewing the university’s response, Machogu directed Education PS Beatrice Inyangala and the Commission for Higher Education to conduct an audit of the institution’s policies and outline corrective actions to be taken.
“As a ministry, we have observed that the university’s policy mandates all students, including those who are not Christian, to attend church services,” he reaffirmed.”This violates the Constitution and beliefs protected under Article 32 of the Constitution, which the government will not tolerate.”
Machogu agreed that all colleges ought to guarantee equitable treatment for every student, irrespective of their ethnic or religious background.
