Dialogue key to curb perennial varsity unrest

Students‘unrest in universities is fueled by lack of dialogue with the management.

On Tuesday, Kisii University was shut after students went on the rampage to protest new fee payment system.

There has been outcry from students that their leaders cooperate with the management in passing new rules without seeking their opinion.

University management should reach a consensus with students on pressing issues to avoid unrest.

Innocent Tsalwa, Kisii University

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The recent unrest in Masinde Muliro and Kisii universities is disturbing. Students seem to enjoy engaging police in running battles.

The students went on strike to protest fee increment and the zero balance policy but why take it to the streets when you can dialogue? Why risk sleeping in a cold police cell or injuring yourself in chaos?

Students and varsity management should embrace dialogue to address thorny issues instead of waiting for issues to get out of hand.

One wonders if it‘s the management or students to blame for the turn of events.

Lorraine Kwoba, MMUST