Tension erupted at the Technical University of Kenya after students staged protests against the newly introduced exam card requirement, which many say is blocking them from sitting their examinations.

The demonstrations saw students refusing to proceed with exams, demanding urgent changes from the university administration. (facebook.com)

📌 WHAT TRIGGERED THE PROTEST?

According to reports from students:

The new exam card system was introduced recently 📄
Some students were allegedly denied exam access 😡
Claims of fee-related restrictions tied to exam eligibility 💰
Confusion over registration and clearance requirements ⚠️

Students argue that the system is unfair and could lock out many from sitting exams despite being registered.

🚌 CAMPUS CHAOS REPORTED

During the protest:

Students refused to enter examination rooms 🚫
Learning activities were disrupted 📚
Groups gathered outside lecture halls chanting demands 🔥
Administration security monitored the situation closely 👮

📸 STUDENT PROTEST SCENES AT TUK

🗣️ WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

Students voiced frustration saying:

“We are registered but still blocked from exams!” 😤
“Why introduce new rules during exams?” 📄
“Education should not be disrupted!” 📚

Others called for dialogue instead of confrontation, urging the administration to resolve the issue quickly.

🧠 UNIVERSITY EXAM RULES CONTEXT

Universities in Kenya, including TUK, normally require:

Fee clearance 💰
Registration and nominal roll signing 📝
Valid student identification 📇

However, students argue the new exam card system adds an extra barrier that is not clearly explained.

⚖️ FINAL WORD

What was meant to be an examination period quickly turned into tension-filled protests at TUK.

Now all eyes are on the administration:

👉 Will the exam card rule be revised… or will students continue to be locked out of exams? 🔥