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College professors have been on strike for the last three weeks, with no indication of a resolution in the near future.

Students enrolled in medical school at Moi University are upset as the ongoing strike has prevented them from graduating this year, despite being scheduled to graduate two years ago.

Head teachers of secondary schools have consistently highlighted the issue of delayed capitation funds, resulting in schools operating with insufficient resources.

Even worse, the financial shortage occurs at a time of heavy exam schedules, when supply issues will adversely impact exam readiness.

The Ministry of Education needs to make every effort to ensure that schools and colleges operate their programs on time and identify all possible problem areas, as millions of dissatisfied young people represent a volatile situation that could lead to severe consequences.

The teachers’ union needs to recognize the seriousness of its actions and be willing to meet and address the pay-related conflicts.

The fate of Kenya’s most promising individuals remains uncertain, and the country’s leading universities will certainly fail to draw in international students, as no student desires a higher education system where graduation schedules are uncertain due to prolonged, unexpected strikes that can occur at any time.

Daily Quote: “Success requires no explanation. The reason for failure is not significant.”—Jesse Jackson, an American clergyman, civil rights leader, and Democratic presidential candidate, was born on October 8, 1941.