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Public University Strike Continues as Unions Reject CBA Offer

Kelvin Kibet

Public university staff unions were still reporting a nationwide strike over the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on October 9, 2026. UASU’s strike information page lists the action as in progress, and union officials said on October 5 that members would not return to work until outstanding issues were addressed.

The industrial action involves the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) and the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA). The dispute concerns the negotiation, conclusion, registration and implementation of the new CBA, as well as related funding and employment issues.

What students should check

The level of disruption can differ by institution and department. A nationwide strike notice does not by itself confirm whether a particular lecture, examination, clinical placement, registration deadline or office service is operating.

  • Check your university’s official website, email and student portal for current notices.
  • Confirm examination and practical schedules with your department before travelling.
  • Ask the university in writing about deadlines affected by the disruption.
  • Do not rely on unofficial social-media claims that a campus has reopened or that a deal has been signed.

What could end the strike?

The unions, university employers and government can negotiate a settlement or return-to-work arrangement. As of October 9, we found no confirmed public announcement ending the strike. Students should wait for a formal notice from their institution or the parties to the dispute before making plans based on a claimed agreement.

Sources and status

Last checked October 9, 2026. The status may change; confirm directly with your university and the unions.

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Kelvin Kibet

Kelvin Kibet is a journalist and multimedia professional with more than six years of experience in journalism, digital media, content production, and newsroom operations.As Editor-in-Chief of Daily Report KE, Kelvin provides editorial leadership and oversees the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the platform's published content. He works with the editorial team to ensure that stories are properly reviewed, fact-checked, contextualized, and presented in accordance with professional journalistic standards.His responsibilities include supervising reporting processes, coordinating newsroom operations, reviewing stories before publication, strengthening editorial procedures, and maintaining standards of accuracy, fairness, and responsible journalism.Kelvin has experience in news reporting, digital journalism, multimedia storytelling, video production, community journalism, and editorial management. He is committed to producing informative, accurate, and public-interest content for Daily Report KE's readers.Areas of Expertise News Reporting Digital Journalism Multimedia Storytelling Investigative Reporting Community Journalism Editorial Management Video Production Content Production Key Responsibilities Editorial leadership and oversight Story review and publishing standards Fact-checking and verification Newsroom coordination Editorial planning and content development Newsroom ethics and quality control Maintaining accuracy and responsible journalism