Why varsity workers called off their strike

University lecturers demonstrate in the streets of Nairobi last week to push for better pay. (Photo: Edward Kiplimo/Standard)

The fear of missing their July salaries and risk of losing the Sh5.2 billion the Government had offered forced university workers to call off their strike.

The Standard established further negotiations to push for immediate release of the cash the Government has committed to pay by July 30 stalled, and authorities threatened to close down public universities.