Daystar University-Athi-River Campus Closed after Students' Strike

Daystar University students in Athi River campus have been suspended for one week after they disrupted learning by going on strike earlier today.

It is alleged that students were not happy about the change of security firm on campus. The students closed the school’s main gate and ensured no one walked in or out of the school compound. The Daystar University Students Association (DUSA) claimed that the administration was making decisions (changing of security firm) without consulting the students’ government.

A notice sent out by the Vice Chancellor, Dr Timothy Wachira alleged that the students went ahead with the strike, disrupting the learning process,  despite the school having consulted with the student body.

The Daystar University senate has since gone ahead and suspended the DUSA governance at the Athi River campus and the DUSA officials have all been suspended from the university with immediate effect until further notice. 

The Athi River campus has also been closed down for one week and all students asked to leave the campus immediately. The VC in his ending remarks has said that the students will be notified on when to resume classes.