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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) recently came under fire after making it compulsory for new students to purchase the locally assembled TAIFA A3 laptop, payable in two instalments of Sh 20,950 and Sh 20,000.
Reaction from students and parents has harsh. A section of parents confronted Professor Romanus Odhiambo, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics Affairs to protest what they feel is an unnecessary imposition.
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