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Moi University workers resume strike after government fails to honour return-to-work agreement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

The unions have directed their members to stay away from work until further instructions are issued.

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...

President Ruto nominates eight to fill upcoming vacancies at PSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The nominees include Mary Wanjira Kimonye, who has been nominated for the position of vice-chairperson.

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.

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...

Police arrest, fire tear gas at lecturers striking in Nairobi CBD
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

The strike follows the government's failure to honour its commitments under the CBA, which was signed with lecturers. 

Public university workers down tools as nationwide UASU strike begins
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

This comes less than a week after students, who had been protesting against the new higher education funding model, ended their strike following gover...

University workers issue 7-day strike notice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2024

UASU on Wednesday issued a seven-day strike notice in protest of the government's failure to implement the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (...

UoN Academic Staff Union issues 7-day strike notice, demand salary payment amid leadership crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2024

UASU emphasised that the union is the legitimate representative of the academic staff and any attempt by the Council Chair to bypass this role is stro...

Monica Kivuti shooting: Judiciary staff associations set protest for June 19
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 16, 2024

Following the fatal shooting of Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti, they will hold demonstrations in demands for proper and safer working con...

Public university lecturers decry salary delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2024

The lecturers now claim they have been forced to rely on loans from Fuliza and Mshwari for survival.

Kenya Airways restores flights to Kinshasa after staff released
Amina Wako  |  May 06, 2024

The national carrier will resume its daily fights to the DRC capital on Wednesday.

Kenya Airways staff released after detention in DRC
Amina Wako  |  May 06, 2024

Foreign Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei made the announcement on Monday, saying Nairobi engaged in vigorous diplomatic efforts.

AfDB expats return to Ethiopia after PM Abiy apologises
Agency  |  Jan 22, 2024

The AfDB said on Friday it was "delighted with and reassured by the strong personal leadership and firm commitment shown by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed,...

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