Boom for university staff paid Sh3.85b

Education CS Julius Ogamba has announced that the Ministry of Education has settled the Sh3.85 billion owed to lecturers as arrears under the 2017–2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which triggered a 45-day nationwide strike in public universities.The Cabinet Secretary said the money was released to university accounts on Thursday, adding that the remaining balance will be paid in July 2026 as agreed under a two-phased payment plan.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The Cabinet Secretary said the money was released to university accounts on Thursday, adding that the remaining balance will be paid in July 2026 as agreed under a two-phased payment plan.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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