University staff unions end 49-day strike after govt offer
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 — University staff unions have called off their 49-day strike after reaching an agreement with the government on the release of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenyan university staff unions have called off their 49-day strike after reaching an agreement with the government to release Sh7.8 billion for salary arrears and part of the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- The strike by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU), and Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) ended after a deal for payments in November 2025 and July 2026.
- Dr. Constantine Wasonga, UASU Secretary-General, confirmed the unions accepted the offer, paving the way for immediate resumption of learning.
- Julius Ogamba, Education Cabinet Secretary, welcomed the resolution, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving staff welfare and ensuring quality education.
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Kenyan Government Commits Funds for University Staff Arrears and Road Contractor Debts - November 2025
Kenyan university staff unions have called off their 49-day strike after the government agreed to release Sh7.8 billion for salary arrears and part of the 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Separately, the government announced it will clear the remaining Sh7.76 billion owed to public university staff from the 2017–2021 CBA in phases over the next three years. In a different financial commitment, the National Treasury has raised Sh104 billion to address outstanding payments owed to road contractors. This funding was secured through a bridge facility under the Kenya Roads Bond programme.
