Kenyan universities face a potential shutdown as negotiations between university staff unions and the government over salary increments and allowances have collapsed. The talks, which have been ongoing for several months, have failed to reach an agreement, leaving thousands of university employees disgruntled. University staff have demanded a substantial pay increase, citing rising living costs and the need for better working conditions.
The impasse has already caused disruptions in some universities, with non-teaching staff downing tools and threatening to strike if their demands are not met. Meanwhile, students have expressed concerns over the potential impact on their education, with fears that a prolonged shutdown could jeopardize their academic calendar and delay graduation.
The government, on its part, has appealed for patience and continued dialogue to resolve the issue amicably. Education stakeholders are calling for urgent intervention to avert a full-scale crisis in the country’s higher education sector
