Lecturers at Dedan Kimathi University Strike Over Salary Disputes, Prompting Student Protests - October 2025
A learning crisis is imminent at Dedan Kimathi University in Nyeri as lecturers and university workers have announced industrial action over salary disputes. Lecturers are protesting to demand the implementation of a diagonal salary payment system and allege mistreatment by the university regarding the implementation of agreements, threatening to disrupt academic activities. In response to ongoing strikes, students from the University of Nairobi (UoN) are appealing to the government for a swift resolution. Students at Laikipia University have also threatened to join the strike if the government does not address the lecturers' demands within 72 hours. This comes as the strike by public university lecturers continues to disrupt studies across the country.
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Wanafunzi wa UoN waililia serikali kukomesha mgomo wa wahadhiri
This KTN News Digital report highlights students from the University of Nairobi (UoN) appealing to the government to intervene and end the ongoing lecturers' strike. The students are urging for a swift resolution to the industrial action.
Lecturers and workers from Dedan Kimathi University declare more industrial action
A learning crisis is imminent at Dedan Kimathi University in Nyeri as lecturers and university workers have announced further industrial action, compounding the existing lecturers' strike.
Dedan Kimathi University lecturers protest, demand implementation of diagonal salary payment system
Lecturers at Dedan Kimathi University are protesting to demand the implementation of a diagonal salary payment system. This action highlights ongoing salary disputes within Kenyan universities.
Wahadhiri wa chuo kikuu cha Dedan Kimathi waanza mgomo wao wa kipekee
Lecturers at Dedan Kimathi University have commenced a unique strike, with NTV Kenya reporting on the latest developments. Viewers can access live updates and discussions on this story and other Kenyan news.
Wahadhiri wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dedan Kimathi kugoma mara ya pili
Lecturers and staff at Dedan Kimathi University in Nyeri County are initiating a second strike, threatening to disrupt academic activities. They allege mistreatment by the university regarding the implementation of agreements.
Wanafunzi wa Chuo Kikuu cha Laikipia watishia kuandamana
Students at Laikipia University are threatening to join the ongoing strike by public university lecturers if the government does not respond within 72 hours. This comes as the lecturers' strike continues to disrupt studies across the country.
Wanafunzi watishia kujiunga na wahadhiri wanaogoma
Students at Laikipia University have threatened to join the ongoing lecturers' strike if the government does not address their demands within 72 hours. This comes as the strike by public university lecturers across Kenya continues.