Masomo katika vyuo vikuu 39 vya umma yasitishwa kufuatia mgomo wa wahadhiri - October 2026

Academic activities in 39 public universities across Kenya have been halted due to a strike by lecturers. The closure impacts thousands of students nationwide. Meanwhile, university lecturers and staff unions have warned of a six-month strike if their demands are not addressed. The unions are demanding better working conditions and payment of pending salaries. In a related development, the Education Cabinet Secretary held emergency meetings with union leaders to negotiate settlement terms.