Moi University staff have resumed their strike, citing the administration’s failure to honor the return-to-work agreement signed in November 2024.
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) issued a joint statement on January 10, 2025, directing all workers to stay away from their workstations until further notice.
The initial strike began in August 2024 and was suspended after the government pledged to provide Ksh500 million to address the staff’s grievances.
However, union officials now report that the university has failed to implement the agreed-upon terms, including the timely payment of salaries.
UASU Secretary at Moi University, Nyabuta Ojuki, stated that staff have not received salaries for the past two months, prompting the decision to resume the strike.
The ongoing industrial action is expected to disrupt learning at the institution, affecting both students and academic programs. The unions have urged the government and university management to promptly address the issues to prevent further disruptions.
As the situation develops, students and stakeholders are advised to monitor official communications from the university and the unions for updates on the resolution of the strike.
