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Learning across public universities paralysed as striking lecturers vow to stay put
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

KUSU Secretary General Charles Mukhwaya accused Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of mishandling the negotiations and undermining a court ruli...

Treasury distances itself from lecturers’ strike, blames Education Ministry and SRC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

According to Treasury CS John Mbadi, the government released the agreed Sh4.3 billion to universities and a further Sh2.7 billion this year.

Lecturers reject government proposal to verify figures before paying CBA dues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

The tutors argue that the figures in question are well documented and that further verification is a ploy to delay their dues.

Sh7.9 billion at centre of prolonged gov't–lecturers standoff as students warn of joining strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

As the financial dispute remains unresolved, the strike has amplified existing challenges in public universities, including crumbling infrastructure a...

Strike standoff as lecturers demand full payment before returning to work
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The unions are demanding payment of Sh7.9 billion in arrears from the 2017–2021 CBA, full settlement of the 2021–2025 CBA, and the immediate start of...

Lecturers want CS’s Ogamba, Mbadi and Mutua jailed as university strike halts learning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Despite the suspension of the strike by the courts, UASU has vowed to continue industrial action until all its demands are met.

University lecturers told ‘strike must end now’ as government enforces court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

CS Ogamba said the Employment and Labour Relations Court had issued an order earlier on Thursday stopping the industrial action, pending a legally san...

University staff down tools despite government's Sh2.5 billion payout
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 17, 2025

CS Ogamba confirmed on Tuesday that the National Treasury had disbursed the funds, urging lecturers to suspend the strike notice issued on September 1...

Government releases Sh2.5 billion to avert nationwide strike by university lecturers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

UASU had issued a seven-day strike notice last week, accusing the government of failing to honour its commitments under the current CBA and demanding...

Lecturers in 41 public universities issue 7-day strike notice over unpaid CBAs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga said the government had failed to fulfil negotiated and registered CBAs, leaving lecturers with no choice b...

Moi University lecturers call off three-week strike after breakthrough talks with management
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

The parties also agreed to promote 56 lecturers who had been interviewed in December last year and to review the statute governing the appointment of...

Moi University strike enters third week as lecturers allege dismissal threats
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

UASU official Duncan Mukhwana said the union is aware of attempts to force lecturers back to work through threats of termination.

Moi University lecturers demand Sh9 billion in arrears to end strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2025

Universities Academic Staff Union said negotiations with the university management, led by Vice Chancellor Prof Kiplagat Kotut, have failed to yield a...

Moi University to sell German Shepherd dogs at Sh40,000, donkeys, bulls in fresh bid to ease cash crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The dogs, namely Tommy (female), Jimmy, Bella, and Bingo (all male), have been listed among the surplus items to be auctioned.

Moi University sacks over 900 staff due to financial strain
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The affected staff members, including unionised workers and lecturers, have received letters notifying them of their redundancy.

Moi university to lay off employees amid financial challenges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The decline in student numbers has led to reduced revenue, making it challenging for the institution to meet its financial obligations, including payi...

University staff face uncertain future as Sh25.9bn in pension contributions remain unpaid
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

This financial crisis is causing deep concern among employees, many of whom face the prospect of retiring without the pension benefits they have worke...

Teachers, lecturers, police among public servants to benefit from Sh88bn budget boost
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Teachers Service Commission has been allocated Sh17 billion, making it the largest recipient of the additional funds.

University lecturers demand higher pay and allowances in new CBA proposal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

UASU wants the retirement age for graduate assistants, tutorial fellows, assistant lecturers, and junior research fellows to be raised to 70 years.

TUK lecturers, staff strike over unpaid salaries
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 24, 2025

The dons declared their frustration with the government and the university's administration over several issues including unpaid salaries dating back...

Varsity lecturers give government 15-day ultimatum to release unpaid salaries, arrears
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 02, 2025

According to UASU Organising Secretary Onesmus Maluki, the government consented to a salary increase for lecturers, which would be retroactive from Oc...

Ruto asks universities to allow students with fee arrears to sit exams
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

The President said universities should not deny any student the opportunity to learn and succeed based on their financial background.

Three-month strike at Moi University ends as staff sign return-to-work deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga expressed optimism after the deal was signed, noting that while not all the workers' demands were met, the...

Moi University council announces reforms to address persistent financial woes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Recent government support has enabled the university to pay full salaries and remit deductions as of September 2024.

Public universities burdened with Sh5.53 billion in penalties, fines - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The liabilities stem from contract breaches, wrongful dismissals, and other legal disputes, exacerbating the ongoing cash crisis in the sector.

Moi University lecturers vow to stay off duty until Sh8.6 billion debt is settled
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2024

The lecturers, who are struggling financially, said they are also facing penalties from banks due to unpaid loans, with debt collectors actively pursu...

University lecturers call off strike after govt pledges to implement CBA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

This decision followed the government's assurance to implement the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement, initially valued at Sh9.76 billion.

Lecturers: We will take Sh4.3bn but State must commit to paying remaining Sh5.4bn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 21, 2024

Despite the directive, Wasonga remained adamant that industrial action would continue until all funds were accounted for.

Lobby group calls for semester extension as lecturers' strike enters fourth week
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

The group called for an adjustment to the academic calendar, arguing that the semester should not be treated as standard without addressing the lost t...

Moi University suspends UASU officials as dons' strike intensifies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

The suspension follows ongoing tensions between the university management and staff unions over unpaid salary-related dues, amounting to more than Sh1...

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