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The University Academic Staff Union (UASU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the government, starting January 1, 2025, to clear December salaries and settle all arrears dating back to September.
This ultimatum follows unfulfilled promises by the government, including a commitment outlined in a letter from the Ministry of Education, to implement the salary increments stipulated in the 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). UASU has warned of a potential strike on January 15, 2025, if the payments are not made.
The issue escalated in December when teachers received their salaries without the promised increments, despite a directive from Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala in September instructing payment of both salaries and increments.
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University officials claim the government has not released the necessary funds, prompting calls for Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to resign over his alleged failure to ensure implementation. UASU has cautioned that the next strike will be more intense.
