A group of concerned parents with students at Bomet University has called on the national government to pay university lecturers urgently.
The parents warned that the ongoing academic paralysis is unfair to both students and guardians.
Led by Alice Bett and Carolyne Kirui, the parents expressed frustration that despite having paid full tuition fees, their children have not resumed learning since universities reopened.
“We have fulfilled our part as parents by paying school fees, but our children are just sitting idle,” said Alice Bett during a press briefing in Bomet town.
“We cannot continue watching this unfold silently while our children’s future is being wasted.”
The parents decried the government’s delay in addressing the grievances of university lecturers, who have gone on strike in demand for better pay and improved working conditions.
“It is the students and parents who are suffering. If lecturers are not paid, how can they teach? It’s unacceptable,” said Carolyne Kirui.
The group issued an ultimatum, giving the government until October 14, 2025 to settle the lecturers’ dues. Failing that, they vowed to mobilise peaceful demonstrations to demand accountability and action.
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“If the government does not act, we are prepared to protest peacefully. We are ready to make our voices heard,” Kirui added.
They also called on parents with children in universities across the country to join the planned demonstrations should the issue remain unresolved.
Despite their resolve, the parents clarified that the protests would exclude Gen Z youth, saying they do not wish to involve students in activism during a time they should be learning.
“This is our battle as parents. Our children need to focus on their education — it’s the government that must fix this,” Bett emphasised.
University learning across the country remains disrupted as lecturers maintain their stance not to return to work until their demands are fully met. With the academic calendar in limbo, pressure continues to mount on the government to intervene before the crisis deepens.
By Kimutai Langat
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