Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured Kenyans that the Ministry of Education is working tirelessly to ensure that the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) reopens as soon as possible.
The institution has been closed for over two weeks, leaving thousands of students in limbo, with concerns growing over the disruption of academic programs.
The closure of TUK has sparked widespread frustration among students, lecturers, and parents, with many demanding swift intervention from the government.
Reports indicate that the shutdown was prompted by a combination of administrative challenges, financial constraints, and unresolved disputes between university management and stakeholders.
Speaking during a press briefing, CS Ogamba acknowledged the urgency of the matter and reassured students that the government is fully committed to resolving the crisis.
“We understand the anxiety this situation has caused. I want to assure students, parents, and staff that we are working around the clock to address the issues that led to the closure,” Ogamba stated.
The prolonged shutdown has raised fears of an extended academic calendar, which could affect students’ graduation timelines. Many students have expressed their frustrations, with some saying they are unable to proceed with research projects, industrial attachments, or final-year studies.
Several sources within the institution have pointed to funding issues and internal governance wrangles as major contributors to the crisis. There have also been allegations of mismanagement and lack of coordination between the university administration and the Ministry of Education.
CS Ogamba revealed that a high-level task force has been deployed to TUK to assess the situation and recommend immediate solutions. Among the proposed measures is a financial bailout to ensure that key university operations resume without further delay.
Meanwhile, student leaders have urged the government to act swiftly, warning that further delays could trigger nationwide protests. “We are tired of waiting. We need urgent action to ensure that learning resumes immediately,” one student leader remarked.
Parents and education stakeholders are now keenly watching the Ministry’s next move, hoping that the standoff will be resolved soon.
With pressure mounting, all eyes are on CS Ogamba and the government to see if they can deliver on their promise to reopen the Technical University of Kenya before the situation escalates further.
