The University of Nairobi (UoN) is set to deregister thousands of students who have overstayed at the institution.

The deregistration exercise was approved by the University Senate and is expected to commence on March 22nd, UoN Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs Prof. Julius Ogeng’o said in a memo.

The move comes after the Senate approved Guidelines for Student Progression 2020, which provides for termination of students’ progression and deregistration. These will see over 5,600 leaners in four categories delisted, including those whose studentship has expired; those whose studentship has been terminated by expulsion or discontinuation; those with unexplained failure to transit to the next level; and those who interrupted their studentship by temporary withdrawal, deferment or suspension.

“Students who need assistance, more information, and/or further clarification may contact their respective Deans / Directors; Director Graduate School; or Academic Registrar,” Ogeng’o said.

UoN is the most populous institution of higher learning in Kenya, with over 100,000 students spread across about 10 campuses.