The government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) and the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) to end the strike that has paralyzed learning activities the Technical University of Kenya (TUK)for a month.
Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, speaking at the Ministry of Education Headquarters, Jogoo house, shared that the discussions, led by an inter-ministerial committee focused on finding a mechanism of resolving the ongoing strike and the signed agreement now paves the way for TUK staff to resume their core duties and responsibilities. "I trust and believe that the Council and the Administration will work extra hard to ensure that the time that has been lost is recovered for the students," stated the CS.
The CS said the Ministry of Education has put in place adequate measures to facilitate continuous learning in the Public Universities.
UASU Secretary General Constant Wasonga, confirmed that workers are expected to resume classes immediately, bringing an end to the lengthy strike at TUK and commended the Ministry of Education for initiating a bailout plan for the University. "More importantly let's work because now we have a deal.
