DCI Detectives Unearth How USIU Lecturer Conned University Students Over Shs 10 Million

biggy maina August 4, 2024

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In a disturbing incident, police in Nairobi are investigating how a lecturer at the United States International University- Africa (USIU- Africa) allegedly duped several students out of more than Ksh. 10 million (approximately $72, 000) for a non- existent trip to the United Kingdom.

According to the students who recorded statements at the Kasarani Police Station, the lecturer, identified as Moses Joshua Onyango, who was the Chairman of the International Relations department, informed them about a trip to the UK in November 2023. Each student was required to pay $3, 000 (Ksh. 386, 485) for the trip, which was to take place in April 2024.

The students claim that 24 of them fell victim to the alleged scam and paid the money, either fully or in installments, totaling around Ksh. 10, 872, 000 (approximately $79, 000). However, the police have only been able to verify that Onyango received close to Ksh. 7 million (around $51, 000) from the students.

After the students paid the fees, the trip was suddenly postponed under unclear circumstances. When the students tried to follow up on the trip and demand their money back, they were shocked to learn that the university had not sanctioned the trip, and it had, in fact, been canceled.

The distraught students have made several efforts to address their grievances with the university, including sending emails to the dean, but they have received little to no feedback. To their surprise, they have recently learned that the lecturer has been fired from the institution.

“Lecturer’s Web of Deceit: How USIU-Africa Students Lost Millions to a Fake UK Trip”

In a shocking tale of deceit and betrayal, students at the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) have fallen prey to a lecturer’s alleged scam, losing a whopping Ksh. 10 million (approximately $72,000) to a non-existent trip to the United Kingdom. The incident has left the students reeling in shock, while the university scrambles to distance itself from the mess.

The Trip That Never Was

The lecturer, Moses Joshua Onyango, who was the Chairman of the International Relations department, had promised the students a trip of a lifetime to the UK in November 2023. The students were asked to pay $3, 000 (Ks h .386, 485) e a c h f or t h e t r i p, w hi c h w a ss u pp ose d t o t ak e pl a ce in A p r i l 2024. A t o t a l o f 24 s t u d e n t s f e ll v i c t im t o t h esc am, p a y in g t h e m o n eye i t h er f u ll yor inin s t a ll m e n t s, t o t a l in g a ro u n d Ks h .10, 872, 000 (a pp ro x ima t e l y$ 79,000).

The Scam Unravels

However, when the students tried to follow up on the trip and demand their money back, they were met with silence. The trip was suddenly postponed under unclear circumstances, and the students were left in the dark. To their shock, they discovered that the university had not sanctioned the trip, and it had, in fact, been canceled.

A Web of Deceit

As the students tried to address their grievances with the university, they were met with little to no feedback. Despite sending emails to the dean, they were left in the dark. It wasn’t until recently that they learned that the lecturer, Moses Joshua Onyango, had been fired from the institution.

A Lesson in Vigilance

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence and vigilance in all aspects of life. The students’ trust was betrayed by someone they had come to respect and admire, and it’s a harsh lesson to learn. As the police investigation continues, it’s clear that this incident will have far-reaching consequences for all parties involved.

Conclusion

The USIU-Africa students’ ordeal is a disturbing reminder of the dangers of deceit and exploitation. As the investigation unfolds, it’s clear that this incident will have a lasting impact on the students, the university, and the education sector as a whole. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of accountability, transparency, and vigilance in preventing such incidents from happening in the future.