Eldoret, Kenya - Moi University has ordered all staff members, both academic and non-academic, to immediately suspend their ongoing strike and resume their duties. The directive, issued in a memo signed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Kosgey, cites a recent ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) on November 8th, 2024.
The memo states: "The ELRC has issued interim orders barring the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) from 'calling, taking part in, instigating or inciting other to take part in an unprotected strike, strike, or any other form of industrial action.'"
The university has further directed all Deans to ensure that learning resumes in their respective schools on Monday, November 11th at 8:00 am. Any staff members who fail to comply with the order will be reported to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic, Research, Extension and Student Affairs (DVC ARESA).
The memo, which has been widely circulated among university staff, includes a picture of the ELRC court order, further emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
The recent strike, which began in October, had disrupted academic activities at the university, with students facing uncertainty about their studies. The court's ruling and the university's subsequent directive are expected to bring a much-needed resolution to the impasse.
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