Public Service International Decries Ongoing University Strike, Calls for Urgent Government Action

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Public Service International representative speaks out in solidarity with striking university staff, urging urgent government action.

By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter 

Public Service International (PSI) has expressed outrage over the prolonged lecturers’ strike that has paralyzed learning in public universities across Kenya, accusing the government of dragging its feet in resolving the crisis.

Speaking during a press briefing, PSI’s representative said the continued impasse was unacceptable and a direct violation of workers’ rights and students’ constitutional entitlement to education.

“The government must stop taking university workers for granted. This strike is not about luxury; it is about dignity, fair pay, and respect for the people who hold the future of this nation in their classrooms,” the official said.

The strike, which has entered its third week, has disrupted academic calendars, left thousands of students stranded, and thrown families into uncertainty. University staff under the Unions of Academic Staff of Universities (UASU) and Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) are demanding implementation of their collective bargaining agreement (CBA), payment of arrears, and better working conditions.

PSI warned that unless the government addresses the demands swiftly, the standoff could escalate into wider solidarity actions from public sector workers.

“We stand in full solidarity with lecturers and staff. If the government refuses to listen, we will mobilize even further. Workers’ voices cannot be silenced,” the speaker added.

Students, already weary of repeated disruptions in their studies, voiced frustration with both parties. Many said they fear delays in graduation and job entry at a time when the economy is already struggling.

The Ministry of Education has maintained that talks are ongoing, but union officials have accused the government of dishonesty and offering empty promises.

PSI urged authorities to treat the strike as a national emergency and enter negotiations in good faith to safeguard the quality of higher education in Kenya.

“The future of this country depends on the young people in those universities. Every day wasted is a blow to our progress,” PSI emphasized.


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