Broke Moi University is set to resume learning on Monday 8th 2021 (next week) following a deliberation by the university management.
According to a letter seen by Sonko News, classes will resume the same day on Monday 8th once the students report back to the institution.
“At its special meeting held on Wednesday 3rd November, 2021 Senate resolved that teaching and learning activities to resume. Subsequently, students are advised that lectures will commence on Monday 8th November 2021.” Read part of the statement from Moi university.
Moi University was on 27th October closed indefinitely with students ordered to vacate the university premises by Thursday noon (the next day on 28th).
“At its special meeting, held on Wednesday 27th October 2021, Senate resolved to suspend teaching and learning activities at Main Campus indefinitely due to the industrial action by the University Staff which has affected University operations. Subsequently, students at the Main Campus are directed to vacate the hostels and leave University premises by 12.00 Noon on Thursday 28th October, 2021,” read part of the memo which suspended learning.
“The University Senate and Management Board recognize and appreciate your patience and mature conduct in the past three days. We wish to assure you of our commitment to restoring normalcy in University operations as soon as possible to enable you to complete your studies in a timely fashion.” It added.
Moi University workers and lecturers late last month took to the streets, citing failure of the institution to implement the 2017/2021 Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA) and delays in payment of their salaries.
The employees, through their unions Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu), Kenya University Staff Union (Kusu)and Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Education Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA), vowed to continue with their strike until their grievances are heard and demands me.
In the meantime, the downfall of the former prestigious Moi University in Uasin Gishu county has been attributed to two factors – tribalism and graft.
Some netizens have been claiming that most staff at the institution are mostly from one tribe, something which does not inspire confidence. As a result, majority of Kenyans believe that the tribalism practiced at the university is one of the major reasons why mismanagement has taken center stage.
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