Crisis Looms at Moi University as Lecturers Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
Moi University is facing yet another crisis after lecturers issued a seven-day strike notice over delayed salaries, potentially disrupting academic activities at the institution.
UASU Issues Strike Notice
The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU), in a letter to the Moi University Council, expressed dissatisfaction over the university’s failure to pay lecturers their February 2025 salaries. UASU Secretary General Dr. Constantine Wasonga accused the institution of violating the Employment Act of 2007 and failing to honor the Return-to-Work Formula agreement signed on November 30, 2024.
Dr. Wasonga made it clear that UASU members would withdraw their labor if the salaries were not paid in full. The strike is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 28, 2025, should the university fail to meet the lecturers’ demands.
“You (university council) are categorically and unequivocally informed that all UASU members at Moi University shall withdraw their labor and shall not resume duty until the February 2025 salary is paid in full,” said Dr. Wasonga.
Ongoing Management Challenges
Moi University has been grappling with a series of management crises, leading to financial struggles, staff strikes, and frustration among students and parents. The university has faced accusations of mismanagement and poor governance, which have contributed to its ongoing instability.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba had attempted to address these issues in January by inaugurating a new university council, aiming to restore stability and efficiency at the institution. The previous council was disbanded due to allegations of financial mismanagement and leadership failures.
New University Council Appointed
In a gazette notice dated January 17, 2025, the Ministry of Education appointed Prof. Noah Midamba as the new Chairperson of the Moi University Council. He was joined by Prof. Ronald Wasike, Dr. Mercy Nyambura Kanyara, Dr. Edward Sambili, and Anne Weceke Makori.
Despite these changes, the lecturers’ strike notice signals that deeper financial and operational issues persist at Moi University. The upcoming days will be crucial in determining whether the institution can resolve the matter and avert yet another disruption in learning.
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Crisis Looms at Moi University as Lecturers Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Salaries