Moi University Assures Students, Parents of Uninterrupted Learning Amid UASU Strike
- Moi University assured students, parents, and staff that learning and new admissions will proceed as planned despite a strike notice by lecturers
- The university said it is engaging with the lecturers’ union, the Ministry of Education, and other partners to resolve disputes amicably
- The lecturers’ union accused the administration of unpaid salaries, ignoring signed agreements, and failing to honour promotion
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Eldoret: Moi University management has moved to counter fears of halted learning following a strike notice from the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU).
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In a statement issued on Friday, August 15, the institution said it remains fully committed to keeping academic activities on track.
"Moi University has noted a strike notice issued by UASU. We wish to assure our students, guardians and all stakeholders that the university remains fully committed to uninterrupted academic progression and the continued delivery of quality education," the statement read in part.
Acting Vice-Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut said the university council and management were in active talks with UASU, the Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders to find a lasting solution.
“We acknowledge the concerns raised by UASU and affirm that the university council and management are actively engaging with the union leadership, the Ministry of Education, and other relevant stakeholders to address the issues through constructive dialogue.
“Our objective is to resolve all matters amicably, in a manner that safeguards the welfare of staff while ensuring that learning and research activities proceed without disruption.” the statement added.
When will Moi University first years report?
The university emphasised that all its core operations remain active, with lectures, examinations, research, and other academic programmes set to continue as scheduled.
Preparations for the reporting of first-year students on Thursday, August 21, are also on course.
Kotut encouraged learners to stay focused and reassured parents and guardians that the academic progress of their children remains a top priority.
The institution also reaffirmed its role as a leading centre of higher learning, promising to uphold professionalism, transparency, and accountability in its dealings.
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Why did Moi University lecturers issue strike notice?
The reassurance came after UASU issued a seven-day strike notice to the institution on August 12.
The union’s national secretary-general, Constantine Wasonga, accused the university of failing to address pressing issues affecting academic staff.
Among the grievances was the alleged failure to pay lecturers their June and July salaries based on rates agreed in the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
UASU said the delayed and incomplete payments had placed many staff members under financial strain.
The union also pointed to the administration’s failure to implement the return-to-work formula signed with the Moi University council on November 30, 2024.
This agreement was meant to resolve earlier disputes between management and teaching staff but, according to UASU, its provisions have been ignored.
Lecturers further accused the university of disregarding clauses in the national CBA on the review and promotion of staff, as well as retirement age rules.
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