Moi University has moved to assure students, parents, and other stakeholders that learning will continue without disruption despite a looming lecturers’ strike. This comes after the Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) issued a seven-day strike notice on August 12, warning of industrial action beginning August 20.
In a press statement dated August 14, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut emphasized that university activities remain on course. “We reiterate that teaching, examinations, research, and all academic programmes are continuing as scheduled. This includes preparations for the reporting of our first-year students on Thursday, August 21, 2025, which will proceed as planned,” the notice read.
Prof. Kotut reassured students to remain focused on their studies and urged parents and guardians to stay calm, stating that the institution remains committed to delivering quality education. “The academic journey of your children remains our highest priority,” he said.
The clarification followed threats from UASU, whose National Secretary-General, Dr. Constantine Wasonga, accused the institution of failing to meet its obligations under the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The union alleged that Moi University had not paid lecturers’ June and July 2025 salaries at the agreed rates.
Further, UASU pointed out that the university had not implemented the Return-to-Work Formula signed on November 30, 2024. Among the grievances cited were failure to review and promote staff, violations of labour and freedom rights, and disregard of retirement age provisions outlined in the national CBA.
“The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) hereby issues a seven-day strike notice with effect from the date of this letter to the Moi University Council over the following four failures,” the union stated in its notice.
While UASU insists on action to resolve these issues, Moi University maintains that academic activities remain uninterrupted and preparations for incoming students are on track. The standoff now sets the stage for possible negotiations between the university management and the union to avert a full-blown strike.
For now, Moi University students are being urged to remain calm, as the institution works to ensure continuity in learning despite the ongoing labour dispute.
