Learning at Moi University will on Thursday, February 13, come to a standstill.
Lecturers at the institution have issued a notice announcing that they will begin a strike over delayed salary.
In a letter signed by Dr. Busolo Wegesa, the Chapter Secretary of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) at Moi University, lecturers have vowed not to report to work starting February 13, 2025, until their January salaries are paid.
Consequently, the strike is expected to disrupt learning and other academic activities at the institution.
“In view of the unexplained delay in the payment of January 2025 salaries, please note that our members will not be able to report to work and/or carry out their duties from tomorrow, 13th February 2025, until payment of salaries is effected,” read the letter.
The letter was copied to the UASU National Secretary General and all union members at Moi University.
Moi University management is yet to respond to the lecturers’ demands. However, students and other stakeholders are calling for an urgent resolution to prevent further disruptions.
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Moi University Promises Salaries
Earlier on February 3, the newly appointed Moi University Council pledged to clear staff salary arrears within three days. The Council Chairperson Professor Noah Midemba confirmed that the institution owed its staff Ksh500 million in unpaid salaries.
However, he reassured them that their welfare remains a top priority.
“Our immediate focus is addressing staff concerns before gradually tackling other institutional challenges. However, meaningful progress will require the collective support of staff, students, alumni, and the broader community,” Professor Midemba stated.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Kiplagat Koptut also said that restoring confidence among staff and students was key to rebuilding Moi University’s reputation.
“We must first regain trust within our institution before seeking government support for increased student enrollment. When students and staff speak positively about Moi University, it strengthens our position in discussions about expanding admissions,” said Professor Koptut.
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TUK Protests Still On
At the same time, lecturers at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) have announced that they will hold an industrial action on February 12.
In a notice, the lecturers noted that only the Ministry of Education has the capacity to provide solutions (short-term and long-term) to the problems the staff are facing.
They demanded that the ministry hold a meeting with the TUK council and unions and that the staff members escalate, upscale and intensify the strike until their demands are met.
“Our industrial action enters a crucial stage today, day 21. The CO therefore wishes to thank members for heeding the call and keeping the fight going. However, we call upon each and every one of us to stand up and be counted during this crucial stage,” stated the lecturers.
Consequently, they indicated that they would march to the National Assembly and the Ministry of Education offices to remind them of the failure to address issues raised on January 14, as well as file fresh petitions with enhanced demands.
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