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Unintended consequences of labour disputes in varsities

UASU members making their way to Treasury building during demonstrations on September 24, 2025. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Academic and non-academic staff in public universities kept off work for 49 days. In that period, a lot happened, and more will happen. It was not just about money.

Whom do you appeal to when the government fails to honour its promises, such as the 2017-2021 CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement)? 

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