OPINION | Kenya Cannot Sing Singapore's Praises While Its Lecture Halls Stay Empty

By Oduor Byron - Laikipia University

_For K254 Scoopit Students Magazine_

A Kenyan politician stands on a podium and promises to turn this country into the next Singapore. The speech is polished and the applause is warm. *Then the lecture halls close.

Lecturers in public universities downed tools from midnight on *Friday, October 2, 2026.* Reason? Universities are technically insolvent, govt has not remitted dues, stalled promotions, delayed gratuity, salary changes without consultation!