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Unions, universities in fresh row over Sh8.8b pay deal

UASU Secretary-General Dr Constantine Wasonga (left), Dr Charles Mukhwaya (KUSU) and Prof Muga Kolale (UASU). [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

A fresh row has erupted over the distribution of Sh2.2 billion meant for staff of public universities.

While workers' unions maintain the money was meant to adjust salary scales of their members upwards, vice-chancellors say it was meant to settle their salary arrears.

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