The ongoing strike at Moi University has intensified after staff from various unions, including UASU, KUSU, and KUDHEIHA, protested on November 8, 2024, hours after the university’s Vice Chancellor confirmed an official reopening date.
The staff is demanding the installation of a new University Council and proper management of funds promised by the government.
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The protests are largely in response to unpaid salaries and mismanagement. The university reportedly owes its workers over Ksh10 billion in salary arrears and statutory deductions.
The workers have rejected the university’s proposal to settle the arrears in phases and have vowed to continue their strike until their demands are met.
Tinderet MP Julius Melly, who visited the university, voiced support for the workers, promising changes and the disbanding of the current management, which he criticized for mismanagement.
Melly, who also chairs the National Assembly Education Committee, expressed concern over the deteriorating conditions of the university’s infrastructure and academic facilities.
The strike has left students uncertain about their return to classes, with the official reopening set for November 11, but dependent on the resolution of the ongoing dispute.
