Lecturers' Strike Prompts Student Threat of Demonstrations - October 2025

An ongoing lecturers' strike in Kenya is sparking anger among students. In response, students at Pwani University in Kilifi have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the national government, threatening to hold demonstrations if university lecturers across the country are not paid. Kenya's Education Minister, Julius Ogamba, has denied claims that the government owes the striking lecturers Sh7.9 billion.