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Kenya Lecturers Strike Escalates
Kenya's lecturers strike intensifies as government talks collapse.
In brief
Kenya's lecturers strike intensifies as government talks collapse. Kenya's lecturers strike escalates after failed government negotiations over university staff salaries and a 2025-2029 collective bargaining agreement. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Strike Intensifies
Kenya's lecturers strike escalates after government negotiations collapse.
UASU Rejects Offer
The Universities Academic Staff Union rejected the government's offer as inadequate for the 2025-2029 collective bargaining agreement.
Talks Collapse
UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga said talks ended without agreement, leading to continued strike action.
Funding Dispute
UASU faults National Treasury for not attending meetings, demanding government fund public university staff salaries.
The takeaway
Kenya's lecturers strike escalates after failed government negotiations over university staff salaries and a 2025-2029 collective bargaining agreement.
