The prolonged 49-day lecturers’ strike has officially ended after the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) signed a Return-to-Work Formula (RTWF) with the Government of Kenya, paving the way for the resumption of learning across public universities.
The deal, signed on Wednesday between UASU officials and representatives from the Ministry of Education and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), also commits both sides to conclude negotiations for the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) within 30 days.
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The agreement paves the way for the immediate resumption of lectures across all public universities and the conclusion of negotiations for the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) within 30 days.
UASU National Secretary-General Dr. Constantine Wasonga confirmed the union’s decision to suspend the strike.
By Joseph Mambili
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