Government, KUSU, UASU Reach Agreement to End TUK Strike.
The government has finalized a memorandum of understanding with the Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) and the University Academic Staff Union (UASU), effectively bringing an end to the month-long strike that disrupted learning at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK).
Speaking at the Ministry of Education Headquarters, Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba stated that discussions led by an inter-ministerial committee had focused on identifying a mechanism to resolve the ongoing strike.
He emphasized that the signed agreement would allow TUK staff to resume their duties. The CS expressed confidence that the university’s administration and council would make extra efforts to recover lost time for students.
“I trust and believe that the Council and the Administration will work extra hard to ensure that the time that has been lost is recovered for the students,” stated the CS.
Immediate Resumption of Learning Activities
UASU Secretary General Constant Wasonga confirmed that workers were expected to return to classes immediately, marking the conclusion of the prolonged strike.
He acknowledged the Ministry of Education for its role in initiating a bailout plan for the university. He noted that while not all demands had been met, the agreement outlined a phased solution to permanently resolve the issue.
“More importantly let’s work because now we have a deal. We could not get everything but we have a phased plan that is going to solve this problem once and for all,” said Wasonga.
KUSU Chairperson Dr. Philip Onyango supported Wasonga’s remarks, expressing gratitude to all stakeholders involved in the negotiations. He stressed that although immediate concerns had been addressed, further engagements with the government would continue to establish long-term resolutions.
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He also referred to a letter from the employer dated January 27, 2025, in which KUSU was urged to call off the strike with assurances that the issues raised would be handled amicably.
Government Disburses Funds for Schools
In addition to addressing the TUK strike, the CS announced that the government had allocated Sh14 billion to secondary schools the previous Friday to settle outstanding first-term capitation funds.
He also directed school heads to release certificates to students with pending fee balances, reiterating that it was unlawful for institutions to withhold the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) over unpaid school fees.
Government, KUSU, UASU Reach Agreement to End TUK Strike
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