This ruling comes after the university failed to provide enhanced allowances as agreed following the 2022 doctors' strike.
On Monday, November 18, Justice Hellen Wasilwa of the Labour and Relations Court issued a garnishee order.
This order requires money to be deducted directly from the university’s bank account at National Bank to settle the debt.
The court also froze Moi University’s accounts until the payment is made. Justice Wasilwa stated that her order will be finalized in a hearing scheduled for November 19.
According to KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, the university ignored earlier court rulings that required it to pay the affected doctors.
After 60 days passed without payment, the union filed for the garnishee order to ensure the money was recovered.
The court’s decision means that the doctors will finally receive their dues.
This legal battle adds to Moi University’s ongoing struggles. The institution has been facing financial difficulties for years, leading to strikes and the indefinite closure of the university a month ago.
A whistleblower recently claimed the university purchased donkeys to replace tractors for plowing fields due to a lack of funds for fuel.
These unusual decisions have raised questions about the management of the university.
The financial challenges have also disrupted learning and affected the university’s reputation.
Moi University, once one of Kenya’s leading institutions, now finds itself unable to meet basic obligations, including staff salaries and operational costs.
The KMPDU emphasized that the university must respect court rulings and honor its commitments to its employees.
Dr. Atellah noted that the union was forced to take legal action after all other efforts failed.
He urged public institutions to prioritize the welfare of workers to avoid such disputes in the future.
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