Multimedia University (MMU) management has committed to addressing concerns raised by students that led to a strike on Tuesday, October 3.
Following a meeting, held after the unrest, between the University top leadership, including the Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Research & Innovation and student representatives from the Multimedia University of Kenya Students Association (MUKSA) Vice Chancellor Festus Kaberia the issue involving missing marks had already been solved.
“The University is informed of two lecturers who have intentionally delayed the release of students’ results. The University management has reached out to the lecturers and has already resolved the case of the 4th year students who shall now be processed to graduate on 27th October 2023,” said a statement addressed to MUKSA.
Another issue that caused the students to take to the streets was delays in getting school IDs, hindering their access to campus.
“The University Management has initiated efforts to procure another suitable machine – after rejecting one that was delivered but found faulty. The new machine shall be operational by Monday, October 9, 2023. All students in the waiting list will receive their IDs within two weeks,” the statement continued.
The University attributed the water shortage to a persistent dryspell in the area and limited water supply from the Nairobi Water Company. It however committed to re-mapping the current water piping system to ensure equitable distribution and increased external water purchases within two weeks.
The varsity recognized the surge in the number of first-year students in 2023, which strained available classroom seating and pledged to procure 500 additional student seats within two weeks.
Issues related to poor Wi-Fi connectivity in certain areas, notably in Halls D and E, were acknowledged and will be resolved through cable replacements and gradual Wi-Fi upgrades to improve connectivity quality.
The institution committed to resolving concerns about the condition of student halls, missing sockets, lights, curtains, switches and cleanliness during weekends with joint inspections planned with student representatives assigned to assess progress.
Furthermore, an agreement was been reached regarding the presence of police within the University’s residential halls and the institution decided to restrict Police access unless absolutely necessary, with enforcement entrusted to the MMU Security Officer.
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