Lecturers deserve justice, but students' futures must not remain on hold

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Lecturers deserve justice, but students' futures must not remain on hold

As Kenya's public university lecturers' strike enters its fourth week, concerns are growing over the disruption to students' education, welfare and future plans. Resolving the dispute requires respect for lecturers' rights alongside meaningful measures to protect students from prolonged uncertainty.

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