University of Nairobi lecturer jailed for receiving Sh3,000 bribe in exchange for marks

Judge says punishment was necessary to save students from lecturers who intimidate them and ask for bribes to help them pass exams.

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A university lecturer has been jailed for three years for soliciting and receiving a bribe of Sh3,000 from a student to help him pass exams. Vincent Mbindo Kathumo, a lecturer at University of Nairobi's Upper Kabete Campus, was found guilty of receiving the bribe from Duncan Kibet as an inducement to forgive the student for an examination irregularity and help him get higher marks. Dr Kathumo, was however given the option to pay Sh150,000 fine. Lady Justice Mumbi Ngugi ruled that although the amount received was a mere Sh3,000, the punishment was necessary to save students from lecturers who intimidate them and ask for bribes to help them pass exams.