UASU ends lecturers' strike after Sh20 billion salary deal with Govt

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UASU ends lecturers' strike after Sh20 billion salary deal with Govt

Public university lecturers will resume work on Monday, November 2, after UASU reached an agreement with university councils on the implementation of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The deal provides for Sh20 billion in government funding, salary increases, payment of arrears and protection against victimisation.

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