The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) convened a media briefing to address pressing issues surrounding unpaid arrears linked to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the broader challenges affecting funding in Kenyan universities.
During the session, union representatives highlighted the financial strains impacting academic staff and the urgent need for the government to meet its obligations under the CBA. They emphasized that unresolved arrears continue to affect morale and the quality of higher education delivery.
Key points discussed included:
- The current status of pending payments owed to university staff as stipulated in the CBA.
- The implications of inadequate funding on university operations and staff welfare.
- Calls for increased budget allocation to public universities to ensure sustainability and improved service delivery.
UASU urged relevant stakeholders, including the government and university administrations, to expedite resolutions to these financial challenges to safeguard the interests of academic staff and uphold academic standards.
