Kenyatta University disowns viral memo urging student couples to cohabit
KU has dismissed as fake a memo purportedly urging student couples to share accommodation to ease housing pressure
Kenyatta University has distanced itself from a viral memo that suggested student couples cohabitate to alleviate pressure on accommodation. The university emphasized the memo was not issued or authorized by its management and does not reflect its policies. It claimed the document was AI-generated and urged against reliance on it.
The issue of limited hostel space at the university is a recurring concern, with students required to seek alternative housing if they miss out on official accommodation. The viral memo also conflicts with the university's regulations, which prohibit cohabitation in university residences and overnight visitors. Students found in violation may face fines and loss of accommodation.
The university's guidelines do not outright ban relationships between students, but they delineate between consensual relationships and unauthorized stays in university residences.
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