Moi University Dentistry Students Decry Closure Of Clinics, Threaten Demos: "We're Disappointed"

• Moi University's dentistry students protested the closure of clinics, citing two weeks without practical training and disrupted classes
• The students accuse the vice chancellor of inaction, claiming only casual WhatsApp responses with no solutions provided
• They vowed to camp at the VC’s office until their concerns are addressed, demanding transparency and accountability
• Their protests have been fueled by fears of an extended study period, lack of materials, and wasted tuition fees, despite being a hands-on course

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Uasin Gishu - Dentistry students from Moi University have expressed concerns over the closure of clinics at their places of study.

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During a press briefing in Eldoret on Friday, April 4, led by Peter Muchina, chairperson Dentistry Students Association of Moi University, they revealed they had failed to attend classes and clinics.

"We are very disappointed students, we have had to leave our classes, our clinics have been closed formally for 2 weeks and have not been running for the last two weeks,” said Muchina.

Muchina said they had tried to reach out to the institution’s vice chancellor for intervention, but their issues have not been addressed.

"The VC promised us to solve the matters at hand, but unfortunately, two weeks ago he has just been responding to us casually through WhatsApp with no tangible steps taken to resolve our problems," added Muchina.

The students lament that the school management had just been giving them unending promises but nothing was happening.

"Tutafanya, tutatenga ... .enough is enough, we are not going to listen to the outright lies anymore. need actions, we shall not tolerate irresponsible management. We demand a thriving system," he said.

How will Moi University Dentistry students take action

They have now vowed to camp at the VC's office until their issues are resolved while asking the VC to suspend his program and address the matter amicably.

The students confirmed that it had affected their academic calendar since by the time the stipulated five years of study elapsed, they would be forced to extend another three years due to incompetence.

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Felix Nicha, a bachelor of dental surgery year four student, said dentistry is a very hands-on practical course and missing classes and non-functional clinics demotivates them.

According to them, materials are scarce and they now fail to understand the reason behind the money not being utilised in the clinic.

"Our lives are already hard, we do not need to be on the streets but should be in the clinic or library studying," noted Nicha.

Evalyne Wesiko, a fourth-year student at the institution, narrated her devastation that their parents have paid fees, but the institution has failed them.

"We want the VC to avail the funds for purchase of materials, we do not know the fate of our studies at the moment, for dental school, we examine patients and they do pay for these services," Wesiko lamented.

Moi University student finally graduates

In a related report, Lynn Ndegwa, along with her fellow students from Moi University School of Medicine, finally celebrated graduation after enduring a challenging nine-year academic journey marked by repeated delays.

Just four months ago, Ndegwa captured national attention when she became emotional during a live TV interview, expressing her deep frustration over the numerous setbacks that had prevented her and her classmates from completing their studies on time.

Ndegwa stood proudly before the crowd during the graduation ceremony, sharing her joy and relief.

She declared that her long-held dream of becoming a fully qualified medical doctor had finally come true.

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