Strike eases as universities get Sh2.1 billion

UASU members led by Secretary General Constine Wesonga and National chairman Muga K'olale during a press briefing in Kisumu on November 15, 2017 where they stated that the lectures strike is still on until their demands are met. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

Public universities have received part of the Sh5.2 billion to offset striking university workers’ pay demand.

The Saturday Standard established that some Sh2.1 billion was released yesterday to cater for all salary arrears for the past five months starting July.