Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) lecturers have withheld students’ exam results in protest over delayed salaries.
The protesting lecturers were forced into action following a delay in September salaries.
In a letter dated October 19, the University registrar Hesbon Nyagowa admitted the delayed payment was due to constraints in cash flow.
“The university management is making every effort to ensure that the staff members at the university receive their September 2023 within the shortest time possible,” read part of the letter.
“We request the staff members to remain patient during this challenging situation."
The protests come two months before a graduation ceremony for both degree and diploma students.
TUK had already issued a notice to all graduands, notifying them of the requirements needed before the graduation slated for December 19.
According to the institution, only students who have been approved by the respective departments by December 1 will be allowed to graduate.
“The list of prospective graduands will be posted on the university website once approved by the senate,” TUK stated.
These plans could possibly be derailed if the lecturers continue withholding the exam results, which are required for approval.
The university Vice Chancellor Prof Benedict Mwavu Mutua who is barely two months in office is now under pressure to end the deadlock.
Prof. Mutua became the second vice-chancellor, taking over from Prof. Paul Shiundu, who had been holding the position in an acting capacity since May 15 this year following the retirement of the founding vice-chancellor Prof. Francis Aduol.
