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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, October 8, 2025Talks Collapse in Ongoing University Lecturers' Strike - October 2025
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Talks Collapse in Ongoing University Lecturers' Strike - October 2025

Fresh talks between the government and university staff unions to resolve an ongoing strike have collapsed, with universities considering extending the current semester. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) accused the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) of derailing negotiations, leading to concerns that students might remain home until next year. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba addressed the National Assembly regarding the strike and the delayed Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). The strike continues to bite across public universities.

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Wednesday 7:49 PMKenyans

Govt Clarifies CBA Dispute as Lecturers' Strike Bites

Govt Clarifies CBA Dispute as Lecturers' Strike Bites

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba addressed the National Assembly regarding the ongoing lecturers' strike and the delayed Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

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Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba addressed the National Assembly regarding the ongoing lecturers' strike and the delayed Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

  • Ogamba stated that Ksh9.76 billion has been disbursed in three tranches to implement the 2021-2025 CBA.
  • The remaining Ksh2.73 billion for the 2025/2026 Financial Year is scheduled for payment in the next fiscal year.
  • A dispute persists over the 2018-2021 CBA, with unions claiming an outstanding Ksh7.9 billion, while the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) maintains only Ksh624 million is owed.
  • University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary General Constantine Wesonga accused the SRC of hindering negotiations by overstepping its advisory role.
Wednesday 12:50 PMKenyansFirst

Why University Students Might Stay Home Till Next Year – UASU

Why University Students Might Stay Home Till Next Year – UASU

Kenyan university students might remain home until next year as fresh talks between the government and university staff unions to resolve an ongoing strike have collapsed. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) accused the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) of derailing negotiations.

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Key Highlights

Kenyan university students might remain home until next year as fresh talks between the government and university staff unions to resolve an ongoing strike have collapsed. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) accused the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) of derailing negotiations.

  • The strike, now in its fourth week, continues to paralyze learning in all public universities.
  • UASU Secretary General Constantine Wesonga criticized the SRC for limiting salary proposals to Ksh3 billion over four years, an amount he deemed insufficient for all university workers.
  • The unions demand implementation of automatic annual salary increments and remittance of withheld statutory deductions, along with provision of medical insurance and pension schemes.
  • Education CS Julius Ogamba confirmed government engagement with SRC for the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) framework, but faulted UASU for not attending initial negotiation sessions in September.
Wednesday 6:28 PMNation News

Universities may extend semester as lecturers’ strike bites

Universities may extend semester as lecturers’ strike bites
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