Northwestern Christian University in Mombasa County was accused of operating without registration and producing phony degree certificates, so investigative officers invaded the campus and forced its closure, abruptly ending the graduation ceremony.
More than 100 hopeful graduates were detained and brought to the Nyali Police Station to make testimonies in a shocking turn of events.
When police officers surrounded the graduation location with terrifying precision, the event that was supposed to be a joyful celebration swiftly degenerated into chaos and shock.
“I want to declare this a crime scene, and anybody in a gown should remain seated until we finish all our processes,” the cops added.
The throng erupted in panic. Graduates who had been elated and proud moments earlier now sat still in terror.
Their relatives turned from joy to tears as they watched in shock. As the situation developed, some clung to hope and went to prayer.
Authorities claim they have sufficient proof to determine that the ceremony was tampered with and that these documents were only scraps of paper from an unregistered organization.
DCI investigators apprehended the graduates one by one, led them to waiting police cars, and brought them to Nyali Police Station for interrogation.
According to Chacha Nyaigotti, chairman of the Commission for University Education (CUE), “they did not have certificates, and that is why we had to stop this because there are many institutions, and Kenyans are unaware,”
Northwestern Christian University is not registered and does not have the right to grant certificates in the nation, according to the Commission for University Education.
Oscar Sudi, a Kapseret MP, was awarded an honorary degree by the same college barely two months prior to this affair. However, aside from designating the university unregistered, nothing was done, which raises concerns about unfair treatment.
“We want to warn Kenyans to exercise caution,” Chacha continued.
On Monday, the suspects are anticipated to be arraigned. In the meantime, organizations accused of producing phony certifications are the target of a larger crackdown.
These students now face an unclear future, from aspirations of graduation to the harsh reality of arrest.
