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Why lecturers' strike may be nearing an end

University Academic Staff Union Secretary General Constantine Wasonga, National chairperson Grace Nyongesa and Kenya Universities Staff Union Secretary General Charles Mukhwana and other lecturers during a peaceful demonstration in Nairobi on October 8th 2025.[Collins Oduor,Standard]

The ongoing lecturers strike could be called off next week if the government agrees to pay staff the full amount that will be agreed upon after a current audit.

The Saturday Standard established that a joint committee to verify the outstanding pay arrears was formed on Thursday during the Machakos meeting.

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