Learning at the University of Nairobi (UoN) has been paralyzed after lecturers began a nationwide strike on Wednesday, September 17, in response to the government’s failure to implement collective bargaining agreements.

• The industrial action commenced at approximately 10 a.m. on September 17.
• Led by the University Academic Staff Union (UASU), the Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU), and the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA), the striking dons marched on campus.
• UASU Secretary General Constantine Wesonga accused the government of ignoring agreements with lecturers, leading to the nationwide walkout.