The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has suspended all diploma and undergraduate examinations scheduled for February 3–15, 2025, due to ongoing industrial action by university staff.
In a statement on Monday, February 3, the university's Academic Registrar, Dr. Moses Wamalwa said the suspension takes effect immediately.
"We would like to inform all the members of staff and the student fraternity that the University Senate in its special meeting held on 3rd February 2025 resolved to suspend the diploma and undergraduate University Examinations scheduled for 3rd-15th February 2025 due to the ongoing industrial action by members of staff of UASU and KUSU," the statement read.
Following the suspension, all students were directed to leave the university by 2:45 PM while those residing in the university were given until 5:00 PM to vacate.
"Consequently, all diploma and undergraduate students are directed to vacate the University premises by 2:45 PM today Monday 3rd February, 2025. Subsequently, the students in the halls of residence should vacate the premises by 5:00 PM today Monday 3rd February 2025," the statement added.
The industrial action commenced on January 23, 2025, following the expiration of a seven-day notice period issued by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU), and the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA).
The strike stems from multiple grievances including delayed salaries with staff members reporting delays in receiving their December 2024 salaries, with some indicating unpaid wages dating back to September 2024.
Additionally, there are allegations that the university has failed to remit statutory deductions such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and contributions to various Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs).
"We are here today because the strike notice we issued through the UASU National Secretary-General Constantine Wesonga to Parliament, the Treasury, and the Ministry of Education about our grievances, has not been honoured," TUK Chapter Secretary General Fred Savanje said in January.
The unions have also expressed frustration over the non-implementation of agreed-upon Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), which outline terms for salary increments and improved working conditions.
