Lecturer Strike: Education CS Ogamba says Treasury Will Issue Ksh 4.3B Commitment in Writing.
The ongoing lecturer strike, now in its third week, continues to disrupt learning at public universities across the country, affecting thousands of students, including those involved in internship programs.
The crisis shows no signs of abating, with critical meetings between the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the interministerial committee failing to take place on Wednesday.
This has raised concerns about the possibility of scheduled graduations this semester, leaving many students uncertain about their academic future.
Since the strike began, universities have been severely impacted, with many first-year students finding themselves idle due to the halted academic activities.
As the deadlock persists, it is increasingly clear that the situation will not be resolved quickly. Despite several attempts to mediate the conflict through meetings and negotiations, the issues remain unresolved.
Education CS Addresses the Situation
In an effort to resolve the situation, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Migos reassured the striking academic staff that the National Treasury has allocated Ksh 4.3 billion to settle lecturers’ salaries and other remunerations.
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The CS emphasized that a formal commitment letter from the Treasury would be issued, a move aimed at reassuring the lecturers and facilitating further discussions to end the industrial action.
The CS noted that once the commitment letter is received, a meeting would be called to discuss the next steps in resolving the strike. This financial commitment from the Treasury is seen as a crucial step toward addressing the demands of the lecturers and restoring normal academic activities.
Meanwhile, Fred Simu Baraza, Chairman of the Interpublic University Council Consultative Forum, failed to present evidence before the National Assembly Committee on Education that the government was prepared to release the promised Ksh 4.3 billion.
This has added to the uncertainty surrounding the government’s readiness to fulfill its commitments to the lecturers.
Education Ministry’s Efforts Amidst Challenges
Despite the challenges facing the education sector, CS Migos reassured the public that the Ministry of Education is doing everything possible to maintain the quality and standards of education in the country.
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However, with the strike showing no immediate signs of ending, the Ministry is under increasing pressure to find a resolution that ensures students’ academic progress is not further hindered.
Lecturer Strike: Education CS Ogamba says Treasury Will Issue Ksh 4.3B Commitment in Writing
