New Demands Issued to Govt Over Lecturers' Strike
It is claimed that the government has resorted to threats and intimidation in an attempt to scare the staff unions into accepting its offer...
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In Kenya, the ongoing lecturers’ strike, now in its 37th day, continues to disrupt public university education, with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro accusing the government of intimidation and failure to honor its commitments. He demanded the release of Ksh7.9 billion owed to lecturers under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Ndindi Nyoro criticized the government for prioritizing political events over crucial sectors like education.
- The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary General, Constantine Wesonga, accused the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) of derailing talks.
- The strike has led to calls for urgent intervention from students and staff to restore normalcy.
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Kiambu Doctors End 151-Day Strike as Lecturers' Strike Continues - October 2025
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has called off a 151-day strike by Kiambu doctors after reaching a deal with the Council of Governors (CoG) and the Kiambu County Government. The agreement ensures the immediate payment of October salaries and one month of withheld arrears, ending one of Kenya's longest county doctor strikes. Doctors are set to resume their duties on Monday, October 27. Meanwhile, the separate ongoing lecturers’ strike has entered its 37th day, continuing to disrupt public university education. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused the government of intimidation and demanded the release of Ksh7.9 billion owed to lecturers under their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
