Lukenya University nursing fees scandal
Lukenya University is facing backlash from parents who accuse the institution of misleading communication on tuition fees for its Bachelor of Nursing program.
Several parents have reported that the admission letters issued for the 2025 intake contained unclear fee details, which caused confusion and financial strain.
Confusion Over Semester vs. Academic Year Fees
According to parents, the admission letters listed the expected tuition charges but failed to clarify whether the quoted amounts applied to the entire academic year or just one semester.
When students reported for admission, they were informed that the fees applied per semester. However, they later discovered that the program runs on three trimesters annually, not two.
This revelation left families feeling blindsided, as they had budgeted based on incomplete or misleading information.
Parents Speak Out
Parents expressed anger over what they described as a lack of transparency.
One parent said:
“We felt misled because the admission letters gave the impression that the amount covered the year. Only after admission did we learn that it was per semester, and there are three semesters, not two.”
Another parent added:
“If we had known the full costs upfront, we would have made better decisions. This last-minute revelation is unfair and puts families under unexpected financial pressure.”
Calls for Accountability
Parents are now demanding that both KUCCPS (Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service) and Lukenya University take responsibility.
They want the university to:
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Provide comprehensive, clear fee structures before students accept admission.
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Standardize communication to avoid misunderstandings.
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Work with KUCCPS to ensure transparency in all listed programs.
Why Transparency Matters in Nursing Education
The Bachelor of Nursing is among the most competitive and costly programs in Kenya. Parents argue that universities should uphold the highest standards of clarity and accountability, especially in fields tied to healthcare, where integrity and trust are paramount.
Education experts note that a lack of transparency in university communication erodes public confidence and places unnecessary financial strain on families, many of whom take loans or make sacrifices to educate their children.
What Next?
As pressure mounts, stakeholders are watching to see whether Lukenya University and KUCCPS will respond to parents’ concerns with corrective measures.
For now, affected families remain firm: they want truthful, upfront fee disclosures—not surprises after admission.