Lecturers set to down tools, again, over pay

UASU Secretary General Dr Constance Wasonga (centre), Chairman Muga Kulale (right) and Organizing Secretary Naftali Muiga Rigara during the press briefing in Nairobi today. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

A university workers union has today cleared way for a strike starting January 20, a move that could paralyse learning in public universities.  

The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) issued a 7-day strike notice over a Sh8.8 billion salaries row with the Government.