A looming crisis has struck the Technical University of Kenya as striking staff members have paralyzed the upcoming exams, scheduled to commence on Monday. The lecturers, who are demanding payment of their December salary arrears, have rejected a call from the Vice Chancellor to supervise the tests.
The standoff has left students in a state of uncertainty, as they await the resolution of the dispute. The university administration has yet to announce a contingency plan, leaving many to wonder if the exams will be postponed or cancelled altogether.
The lecturers’ union has maintained that its members will not resume work until their salary arrears are paid in full. The union has accused the university administration of failing to prioritize the welfare of its staff, despite repeated promises to address the issue.
As the impasse continues, students are bearing the brunt of the dispute. Many have expressed frustration and disappointment, as they had prepared for the exams and were eager to sit for them.
The Technical University of Kenya is one of the leading institutions of higher learning in the country, and the ongoing strike has raised concerns about the impact on the quality of education and the reputation of the university.