University Lecturers Strike Demanding Over Sh10 Billion in Payouts - September 2025

Lecturers from various universities, including Pwani University, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), and Kirinyaga University, have initiated a strike threatening to cripple universities across the country. The Unions of Academic Staff (UASU) and University Students (KUSU) are demanding a Sh10.5 billion payout, payment of outstanding debts, and new collective bargaining agreements. Specifically, lecturers at Kirinyaga University demand the release of Sh2.7 billion for the second phase of their 2021/2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Lecturers at Pwani University initiated their strike citing frustration with the government's "empty promises". Dr. Maloba Wekesa, secretary of the UASU-UoN Chapter, stated that lecturers will only resume classes when the money reflects in their accounts.

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