Kenya University Unions Conclude Strike After Reaching Sh20 Billion Agreement

University academic and non-academic staff unions in Kenya have ended their nationwide strike, which began on October 2. A return-to-work agreement was signed with the government, providing a 3.5% annual basic salary increase over four years starting July 5, 2025, and a 5% annual automatic increment. This Sh20 billion deal aims to restore teaching, learning, and research activities in public universities.