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November 5, 2025
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Lecturers’ Strike Called Off: Classes To Resume Immediately

Lecturers’ Strike Called Off: Classes To Resume Immediately

The nationwide strike by public university lecturers has officially ended. The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) and other university staff unions called off the 49-day industrial action today, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after reaching a deal with the government. The break..

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Public university lecturers in Kenya have called off their 49-day nationwide strike, with classes set to resume immediately. The agreement was reached today, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, between university staff unions and the Kenyan government.

  • The strike's core issue was Ksh7.9 billion in salary arrears from the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
  • The deal includes a phased payment plan: Ksh3.8 billion by December 31, 2025, and the remaining Ksh3.8 billion by July 2026.
  • UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga confirmed satisfaction with securing the full owed amount.
  • The agreement guarantees no victimization for striking staff and commits to concluding the 2025–2029 CBA negotiations within 30 days.

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