UASU Plans Massive Protest in Nairobi: Protest Route and Assembly.
Nairobi is bracing for a significant demonstration on Monday, November 18, 2024, as members of the academic community rally behind a protest organized by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU).
The event is aimed at addressing key grievances affecting educators and the broader academic sector.
The protest has been sanctioned by the Nairobi Office of Security (NOS), with all necessary permits secured.
This was confirmed in a memo released by Dr. Constantine Wasonga, the union’s Secretary General. The memo detailed the approval process and assured participants of the event’s legality.
University lecturers participating in the protest have been encouraged to don full academic regalia. Dr. Wasonga explained that this attire symbolizes unity and emphasizes the gravity of their demands.
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The academic robes are also intended to highlight the intellectual authority of the protest, ensuring the public and authorities take note of the critical issues being raised.
Protest Route and Assembly
Participants will assemble at a designated location early Monday morning before marching through major streets of Nairobi.
The union has stressed that the demonstration will be conducted in a peaceful and lawful manner, focusing on ensuring their grievances are addressed by the relevant authorities.
As the protest approaches, public interest and stakeholder attention continue to mount.
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The event reflects the educators’ determination to seek solutions to their long-standing challenges, signaling a growing commitment to securing tangible reforms within the academic sector.
UASU Plans Massive Protest in Nairobi: Protest Route and Assembly.
