We’ve all heard about the famous word “discontinuation.” ‎Some treat it like a myth, a scare tactic lecturers use. Others have seen course mates face it. And some… have lived through it. ‎One of the greatest pains a student can experience is discontinuation, yet many still take it lightly. ‎ ‎The most common cause? ‎Exam irregularities. ‎It’s something we’re warned about before joining campus, reminded of during every exam… yet still ignored. ‎ ‎In my first year, first semester, five of my course mates were caught cheating. ‎Some used phones. Others carried written materials “mwakenya" ‎Before the December holiday, our COD called for a meeting. He reminded us of the consequences but also mentioned a small light at the end of the tunnel. They would be given a chance to defend themselves before a senate— including administrators and student leaders — to ensure a fair hearing. ‎ ‎But let’s be honest… ‎Very few make it out, most get discontinued while others face the 1000 academic days penalty. And only a handful escape — often due to lack of evidence or mistaken identity. ‎ ‎Later that year, I met a guy. He was my course mate, but something felt different. One day, while signing attendance, I noticed our years didn’t match. ‎He opened up to me. It was his 4th year in campus. He had fallen into the wrong circle....one that slowly destroyed his path. ‎He started drinking, smoking, missing classes… and by exam time, he wasn’t prepared. So he did what many do when desperate, he cheated. ‎He got caught. ‎ ‎But by God’s grace, he was not discontinued. Instead, he faced the 1000 days of punishment. While others moved forward, he went home… paused his life… and waited. ‎When he returned, he came back different. ‎Focused. Intentional. Changed. ‎Cheating might seem like the easiest way out…but it is the most expensive mistake you can make. ‎It doesn’t just affect you, it affects your family. ‎Financially. Emotionally. Mentally. ‎ ‎So I urge you: ‎Build discipline. Stay prepared. Avoid shortcuts. ‎Because one wrong decision can cost you years.

We’ve all heard about the famous word “discontinuation.” ‎Some treat it like a myth, a scare tactic lecturers use. Others have seen course mates face it. And some… have lived through it. ‎One of the greatest pains a student can experience is discontinuation, yet many still take it lightly. ‎ ‎The most common cause? ‎Exam irregularities. ‎It’s something we’re warned about before joining campus, reminded of during every exam… yet still ignored. ‎ ‎In my first year, first semester, five of my course mates were caught cheating. ‎Some used phones. Others carried written materials “mwakenya" ‎Before the December holiday, our COD called for a meeting. He reminded us of the consequences but also mentioned a small light at the end of the tunnel. They would be given a chance to defend themselves before a senate— including administrators and student leaders — to ensure a fair hearing. ‎ ‎But let’s be honest… ‎Very few make it out, most get discontinued while others face the 1000 academic days penalty. And only a handful escape — often due to lack of evidence or mistaken identity. ‎ ‎Later that year, I met a guy. He was my course mate, but something felt different. One day, while signing attendance, I noticed our years didn’t match. ‎He opened up to me. It was his 4th year in campus. He had fallen into the wrong circle....one that slowly destroyed his path. ‎He started drinking, smoking, missing classes… and by exam time, he wasn’t prepared. So he did what many do when desperate, he cheated. ‎He got caught. ‎ ‎But by God’s grace, he was not discontinued. Instead, he faced the 1000 days of punishment. While others moved forward, he went home… paused his life… and waited. ‎When he returned, he came back different. ‎Focused. Intentional. Changed. ‎Cheating might seem like the easiest way out…but it is the most expensive mistake you can make. ‎It doesn’t just affect you, it affects your family. ‎Financially. Emotionally. Mentally. ‎ ‎So I urge you: ‎Build discipline. Stay prepared. Avoid shortcuts. ‎Because one wrong decision can cost you years.