After Diana Chepkemoi’s harrowing experience went viral and she returned to Kenya from Saudi Arabia, the Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has suggested to re-enroll her into the University.
The university vice chancellor Prof. Romanus Odhiambo admitted in a statement made on Tuesday that Chepkemoi is a student at the school who had postponed her studies in 2018 due to financial difficulties.
While regretting what happened to Chepkemoi after she took a vacation, Prof. Odhiambo stated that the university is willing to have her back and offer her a job through the work-study program so she can finish her education while supporting herself.
“Ms Chepkemoi is a student at MUST. She was admitted to MUST during the 2017 – 2018 academic year on 31st August 2017 to study Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Management under the School of Agriculture and Food Science. Ms Chepkemoi studied the programme for the first semester of the academic year. She submitted a letter of deferral due to financial constraints on 29th August 2018. The request was granted,” stated the VC.
“We welcome back Ms Diana Chepkemoi, a member of the MUST family, to the university to complete her studies. We have informed her family of the support we shall offer her in order to successfully complete her studies. The university will place Ms Chepkemoi under the student work-study programme, a platform designed to empower needy students.”
“She will enjoy a flexible schedule to study and serve within the university library. Ms Chepkemoi will be granted accommodation within the university.”
The VC said that Chepkemoi had previously tried to change her course but did not report back even after the request was granted, so the institution was ignorant of her location during the time of the deferral.
“Ms Chepkemoi applied for a course transfer on 15th May 2019 to study for a Bachelor of Education Arts. The course transfer request was granted; however, she did not report back,” stated Prof. Odhiambo.
The Vice Chancellor further appreciated the people who helped bring Chepkemoi’s plight to light thereby leading to her rescue, also pointing out that the university had already reached out to her family.
“We commend everyone who played a part in sharing her story and ensuring we have her in safe hands. This goes to show the power of unity and love within our great country,” he said.
