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September 21, 2025
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Uncertainty Grips Public Universities as Lecturers Continue Strike Over Unpaid Arreas

Uncertainty Grips Public Universities as Lecturers Continue Strike Over Unpaid Arreas

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 21- The future of students in public universities hangs in the balance as university lecturers vow to continue their ongoing strike, - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Public universities in Kenya are facing significant disruption as a strike by lecturers over unpaid arrears continues, leaving students in academic limbo. The strike, led by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), has paralyzed learning since September 27, despite a partial government payment.

  • Lecturers are demanding over 7.9 billion shillings in outstanding arrears from two collective bargaining agreements.
  • The strike began just one week after their admission, according to Cynthia, a first-year student at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
  • Students like Ian, a final-year communication and media student at Maseno University, are unable to receive crucial supervision for their academic projects.

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