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University lecturers across the country have expressed deep gratitude to Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki for his decisive intervention that led to the peaceful resolution of the lecturers’ strike, which had paralyzed learning in public universities for several weeks.
The nationwide strike, which officially ended on November 5, 2025, had disrupted academic programs and delayed examinations in most institutions. It stemmed from long-standing disputes over salary arrears, promotions, and poor working conditions.
In a joint statement released on Thursday, the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) praised Prof. Kindiki for his commitment to dialogue and fairness in resolving the impasse. The union said his mediation marked a turning point in labor relations between the government and academic professionals.
“We sincerely thank the Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, for his humility, patience, and firm leadership in bringing both parties to the negotiating table. His wisdom and respect for education as a pillar of national development have restored hope among lecturers and students alike,” the statement read in part.
According to the lecturers, Prof. Kindiki demonstrated exceptional understanding of the education sector and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bridge the gap between the Ministry of Education, the Treasury, and union representatives.
The Deputy President is said to have personally chaired several high-level meetings that culminated in a comprehensive agreement guaranteeing improved remuneration, timely promotions, and a commitment to review the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) annually.
University students, who had been at home for weeks, also celebrated the breakthrough, expressing optimism that the reopening of institutions would allow them to complete the academic year without further disruption.
Education stakeholders hailed Prof. Kindiki for setting a new standard of leadership in conflict resolution. “He listened, he understood, and he acted. That’s the kind of leadership our education system needs,” said one senior lecturer from the University of Nairobi.
With normalcy returning to campuses across the country, the Deputy President reaffirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring that educators’ welfare remains a priority, emphasizing that quality education cannot thrive without motivated teachers and lecturers.
The resolution of the strike has been widely described as a major victory for dialogue, unity, and progressive governance with Prof. Kindiki earning praise for his instrumental role in restoring stability to Kenya’s higher education sector.
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