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Ogamba Urges University Lecturers Back as CBA Talks Continue

Kelvin Kibet

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba urged striking public university lecturers to return to work on October 5, 2026, saying negotiations over the 2025–2029 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) were continuing. The unions’ strike information page still listed the nationwide action as in progress on October 9.

What the government said

Ogamba said the government was addressing outstanding issues through negotiations and asked lecturers to comply with court orders suspending the strike. He also said arrears under the 2017–2021 and 2021–2025 agreements had been cleared. Those earlier CBAs are separate from the 2025–2029 agreement at the centre of the current dispute.

Why the strike is continuing

UASU, KUSU and KUDHEIHA have raised concerns about concluding and implementing the new CBA, including how it will be funded. Government calls for staff to return and continuing talks do not by themselves confirm that the unions have suspended industrial action.

What students should rely on

Universities may differ in how the strike affects classes, examinations and administrative services. Students should check their institution’s official portal, email and department notices before travelling or relying on a new academic date.

For current strike status and practical student guidance, see our latest university strike update.

Sources

Status checked October 9, 2026.

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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

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