Moi University Offers Transport to Stranded Staff Amid Salary Delays
Moi University has called on all its staff to return to work immediately, despite delays in paying their February salaries. The university has been facing financial difficulties, which have affected teaching activities.
On Thursday, February 13, lecturers at the institution announced their intention to go on strike due to the unpaid salaries.
In a letter signed by Dr. Busolo Wegesa, the Chapter Secretary of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) at Moi University, the lecturers made it clear that they would not resume work until their February salaries were paid.
In response, the university released an internal memo acknowledging the delay but urging staff to continue working as efforts were being made to resolve the issue.
“We all understand the financial challenges the university is going through, which have caused a delay in paying the February 2025 salaries.
However, the University Management and Council are working to address the issue and ensure payments are made as soon as possible,” the statement read.
The institution emphasized the importance of resuming work, particularly to ensure that planned examinations proceed without interruption. Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr. Kiplagat Kotut directed all department heads to ensure that scheduled exams take place without delays.
One of the major concerns raised by staff members was their inability to afford transport to their respective examination centres due to the salary delays. In response, the university announced that it would provide transport to ease the situation.
“To support staff members who are struggling with transport costs, a university bus will be available on Monday, March 17, at 7 a.m. at the College of Health Sciences.
It will transport affected staff to the Main Campus. Priority will be given to those assigned to invigilate examinations,” Dr. Kotut stated.
The acting Vice-Chancellor also expressed gratitude to staff members for their patience, dedication, and understanding as the university works towards resolving the salary crisis.
Moi University has been facing several leadership and financial challenges in recent months.
The government recently intervened by making leadership changes, including placing Vice-Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kosgey on an eight-month compulsory leave starting January 30.
Additionally, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba appointed new members to the Moi University Council.
The new leadership includes Chairperson Prof. Noah Midemba, alongside Dr. Mercy Nyambura Kanyara, Prof. Ronald Wasike, Anne Weceke Makori, and Dr. Edward Sambili.
These changes were made following the revocation of the previous council members as part of efforts to streamline the university’s management.
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