Moi University recently experienced significant unrest following the indefinite closure of its main campus.
This decision was made after rising tensions caused by a prolonged lecturers’ strike, which had disrupted normal academic activities.
The strike, primarily due to unpaid salaries and delayed implementation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), had pushed both lecturers and non-teaching staff to demonstrate.
This situation further escalated into student protests as frustration grew over the stalled learning process.
Students, angered by the ongoing disruption of their education, took to the streets to voice their dissatisfaction, leading to chaotic scenes on campus.
The administration, in response, issued an immediate directive for all students to vacate the premises, emphasizing that learning and teaching activities would remain suspended until further notice.
The university’s international students were advised to consult with the Dean of Students for special arrangements.
The indefinite closure has left many students uncertain about their academic future, especially as no clear reopening date has been provided.
The crisis at Moi University highlights deeper systemic issues within Kenya’s public universities, where financial struggles, delayed salaries, and industrial actions continue to affect operations.
As the university navigates this period, stakeholders, including student leaders and local politicians, are calling for urgent dialogue between the administration and staff to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy.
