University Lecturers say they won't relent, vow to continue with nationwide strike

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24... The staff from University Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) have vowed to continue with their strike despite orders by Employment and Labor relations courts temporarily suspending it.

UASU National Secretary General Constantine Wasonga expressed his frustration to the Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of not taking them seriously and addressing them.

"We don't want any promises, we made our proposal on September 4 2020 and we are civil servants and we want 7-10 per cent that other civil servants have been given to". Said Dr. Wasonga.

Furthermore University staff grievances include low and delayed salaries, non-remittance of statutory deduction and government failure to implement a comprehensive medical scheme.

UASU and KUSU had earlier threatened to down their tools over non implementation of the 2021-2025 Collective Bergaining Agreement (CBA).

"The 7-day notice which lapsed, we had ealier extended the window for the government to get back on us with a positive response but so far none" said Charles Mukhwaya, KUSU Secretary General.

In addition lectures demands lower grades in public universities be given 10 per cent increament as was awarded to other public servants, uniform 4 per cent automatic anual increament and harmonisation of allowances across universities.

Union further demands government budget for money to enable university staff benefit from car loans and mortgage schemes.

 

  

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