Days after security guards unfairly cordoned off the college over outstanding fee balances, outraged students at the Kabete National Polytechnic have gathered the courage to open up on the stinky mess at the government institution.
In their latest submission to this blog, the current administration is placed under the spotlight over the alleged siphoning of state funds which are wired to the national technical training center in the form of capitation fees.
The government provides a capitation fee of Sh30,000 for every student, which is delivered in four quarters of Sh7,500.
By intentionally delaying the ratification of the funds, the administration creates a scenario where all students are forced to dig deeper into their parents’ pockets and fork out the entire amount.
Mind you, this comes on top of a hefty Sh56,460 yearly fee, which most parents can barely afford.
When the capitation fee is finally released and students enquire about their money, the administration claims that the funds are nonrefundable.
Students say that elected school leaders have hardly been helpful, further expressing fears the corrupt administration has compromised their integrity.
They have frustrated all their efforts to have the matter addressed by higher powers at the institution.
“Hi Nyakundi,
There is this issue in our institution: a student at Kabete National Polytechnic is supposed to pay a total of, Sh56,460 per year.
Out of this amount, the government gives a capitation fee of Sh30,000 in four quarters of Sh7,500.
The institution has taken advantage by delaying the government’s capitation.
They are now forcing students to pay the fee.
Students go back to the parents’ pockets and pay the amount, after which they release the Sh30,000.
When we try to ask, we are told it is a government fee, and it cannot be refunded.
They tampered with the student election process, hence leaders chosen are not after fighting for our rights.
Anybody who can help us reach the media to come and investigate the matter will have helped us,” the source says.
Just last week, the students Kabete National Polytechnic accused the inconsiderate administration of discriminating against scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds.
They strongly opposed a newly introduced study programme that includes a much more expensive fee structure, which a majority of their guardians can barely afford.
In case you missed it, you can check out the story below.
Uproar After Kabete National Polytechnic Cordons Off Students With Fee Balances
