Moi University is set to reopen on November 7, 2024, following a month-long strike by over 4,000 workers over unpaid salaries and issues related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
The strike, which began on October 3, had disrupted all academic activities, leading to the indefinite closure of the university and widespread unrest among students.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Isaac S. Kosgey announced a series of consultative meetings with the university’s staff unions—the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU)—to ensure a smooth return to operations.
These meetings, which began on November 2, include ongoing negotiations and will culminate in the signing of a Return to Work Formula (RTWF) on November 6. Following this, students are expected back on campus by November 8.
The closure had escalated tensions, with students clashing with riot police and marching in protest.
Union leaders, alongside students, had appealed for intervention from President William Ruto, expressing fears for the university’s future amid the financial struggles.
Workers intensified their demands by marching to the Uasin Gishu County Assembly, pressing for a resolution to the crisis.
With the latest negotiations and the planned reopening, the university aims to stabilize its operations and address the grievances that led to the prolonged strike.
