Moi University closed after lecturers, students demonstrations

In a memo on Thursday, October 3, Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey announced immediate closure of the institution. 

“The University Senate in a Special meeting held today Thursday 3rd October, 2024 resolved to suspend the teaching and learning activities of the 1st Semester 2024/2025 Academic Year as a consequence of the industrial action of staff and subsequent student unease,” the VC announced. 

“All students in all campuses should vacate the university premises with immediate effect,” Kosgey said, ordering students living in university residential halls to leave. 

International students have been told to liase with the Dean of Students for further directions. The school re-opening dates will be communicated at a later date. 

On Thursday morning, anti-riot police officers in Eldoret lobbed teargas canisters to disperse Moi University students holding demonstrations in Eldoret town over paralysed learning.

Hundreds of students who were heading to the CBD were returned by police officers. They are protesting over the stoppage of learning at the institution due to ongoing lecturer's strike. 

The agitated students now want leaders to intervene for the lecturers to resume work and enable them continue with their learning as they claimed they are idling in the campuses.

Lecturers and other workers staged demos in Eldoret City on Wednesday demanding payment of delayed salaries and implementation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).