Vice Chancellor (VC), Professor Benedict M. Mutua has announced the indefinite suspension of a group of students with immediate effect.
The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) vice chancellor in several letters sent out to the students said that the move followed protests held at the institution on Monday, February 3 that disrupted examinations that were to start.
Further, the administration has termed the student demonstrations as “deliberate actions that disrupted academic activities and caused destruction of property.”
The suspension, which was communicated through official letters dated 3rd February 2025, takes effect immediately.
“Such conduct constitutes a serious breach of University Regulations, undermining the integrity of academic activities and operations of the institution.”
“Consequently, you are hereby Suspended from the University with immediate effect and until further notice, pending further disciplinary proceedings,” read the letter in part.
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TUK VC Explains Conditions for Suspensions
According to the letter, the students were allegedly involved in organizing and actively participating in activities that led to the interruption of ongoing and scheduled examinations set to take place between Monday, February 3, and Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Moreover, the administration described the incident as a serious breach of academic integrity and a direct threat to the smooth operation of the institution.
As a result, affected students have been banned from accessing all university premises, including lecture halls, offices, and student hostels, until further notice.
The university also warned that continued defiance of the suspension order could result in additional disciplinary actions.
Also, university security personnel and other relevant offices have been directed to enforce the suspension accordingly.
“Please note that failure to adhere to these conditions may result in additional disciplinary actions. Please further note that by a copy of this letter, relevant university offices, including security personnel, have been notified to enforce this directive accordingly,” explained the letter.
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Protests at the University
On Monday, February 3, the university students were instructed to vacate the premises immediately. All diploma and undergraduate examinations, which were set to begin, were also suspended.
The institution stated that the examinations were cancelled because of the ongoing protest.
The protests, led by UASU, KUSU, the TUK branch, and the KUDHEIHA Workers’ Committee, began on January 14, 2025.
Unions claim the Ministry of Education delayed staff salary disbursements, despite repeated demands.
KUSU Acting Chairperson Yucabed Gwaya stated that the employer had ample time to clear the arrears but failed to act, pushing some staff into financial distress and depression.
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