Moi University main campus closed indefinitely

Moi University’s main campus in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has been closed indefinitely following industrial action by staff that commenced on Monday.

According to the school’s administration, the workers’ strike interfered with operations at the campus necessitating closure of the institution.

“At its special meeting held on Wednesday, October 27, the Senate resolved to suspend teaching and learning activities at the main campus indefinitely due to industrial action by the university staff which has affected university operations,” read from the administration.  

Students have since been asked to remove their belongings and leave the grounds by Thursday mid-day.

The closure of the institution will however only affect the main campus and not satellite campuses which will remain functional.

The university staff cited grievances such as delayed pay as well as delayed review and promotion of staff among causes for the go slow.

They similarly stated that the institution lacks proper equipment and basic resources to enable a healthy teaching environment.

They said that their efforts to reach the university Vice-Chancellor, Prof Isaac Kosgei, and raise their grievances were ignored.

The staff, through their unions - Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU), Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Education Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) - vowed to continue with the strike until their complaints are heard.