The sports category has moved to a new website.
ADVERTISEMENT

Student sues USIU for not having elevator in lecture hall

This is after she was late to an exam.

The student, Gathoni Kimani, told a court that she was late by half an hour to get to an exam and had to be carried up a flight of stairs subjecting her to further humiliation.

The daily further explained that the university said Kimani declared she does not suffer from disability by ticking on the 'no disability' box in the student's medical information form.

ADVERTISEMENT

Kimani told the court she was helpless because she couldn't access the exam room from the ground floor.

She made several phone calls to the administration, which went unanswered, she said.

At 6.10pm, 10 minutes after the exam had already started, the university sent two women to help her. She arrived at the exam room half an hour late.

“In the process of being carried up the stairs, the petitioner went through untold pain and suffering due to her bodily injuries. The petitioner further avers that she encountered humiliating and degrading treatment before and after she sat her exam,” her suit papers read.

ADVERTISEMENT

The university says Kimani handed in her exam papers voluntarily and was never rushed.

“...in fact the petitioner voluntarily submitted her paper before other students who were still writing their exam. From her answer sheet, all questions were attempted. The student submitted their answer sheets one person at a time once they had satisfactorily completed the exam,” the university says.

The case will be heard on June 4.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: news@pulselive.co.ke

Recommended articles

Ababu Namwamba revokes appointment of Azziad & 10 other committee members

Ababu Namwamba revokes appointment of Azziad & 10 other committee members

Biden mistakenly calls Sunak ‘Mr President’ at White House meeting

Biden mistakenly calls Sunak ‘Mr President’ at White House meeting

Pope’s post-surgery recovery progressing – Holy See spokesperson

Pope’s post-surgery recovery progressing – Holy See spokesperson

Museveni in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19

Museveni in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19

35 witnesses lined up for inquest on Jeff Mwathi's death

35 witnesses lined up for inquest on Jeff Mwathi's death

CS Moses Kuria regrets sponsoring Eric Omondi's U.S tour [Video]

CS Moses Kuria regrets sponsoring Eric Omondi's U.S tour [Video]

How Ruto changed my life - Mama Mboga responds to claims of abandonment [Video]

How Ruto changed my life - Mama Mboga responds to claims of abandonment [Video]

Senate mourns Moody Awori's daughter

Senate mourns Moody Awori's daughter

Pastor Dorcas counters DP Gachagua's claim that he conquered her heart first

Pastor Dorcas counters DP Gachagua's claim that he conquered her heart first

Pulse Sports

Faith Kipyegon makes special dedication after shattering world record in Italy

Faith Kipyegon makes special dedication after shattering world record in Italy

Fred Arocho, Eric Njiru thrill fans as football season concludes [Photos]

Fred Arocho, Eric Njiru thrill fans as football season concludes [Photos]

Unleashing the power of M-PESA & its impact on mobile banking and sports betting

Unleashing the power of M-PESA & its impact on mobile banking and sports betting

Comedian Arap Uria received by Senator Mandago after cycling from Eldoret to Nairobi

Comedian Arap Uria received by Senator Mandago after cycling from Eldoret to Nairobi

Thika Sports Club, next stop for NCBA golf series

Thika Sports Club, next stop for NCBA golf series

Big Ted's inspiring message to Kenya's rugby community

Big Ted's inspiring message to Kenya's rugby community

Fitness influencer Shiv Simani joins fight against sports neglect by gov't

Fitness influencer Shiv Simani joins fight against sports neglect by gov't

Kipchoge wins Sh7.4M prize in Spain

Kipchoge wins Sh7.4M prize in Spain

Ombachi shares how career-threatening injury pushed him into content creation

Ombachi shares how career-threatening injury pushed him into content creation

ADVERTISEMENT