Court suspends nationwide lecturers, varsity workers' strike

The matter will be mentioned on October 2 for further directions.

In Summary
  • Employment and Labor Judge Justice Jacob Gakeri issued the order.
  • This follows an application filed by inter-public universities councils consultative forum of the Federation of Kenya Employers.
Striking dons and other workers dance at University of Eldoret
Striking dons and other workers dance at University of Eldoret
Image: MATHEWS NDANYI

A Labour court has issued temporary orders stopping the University Academic Staff Union (UASU) from calling or inciting others to take part in any strike.

Employment and Labor Judge Justice Jacob Gakeri issued the order following an application filed by inter-public universities councils consultative forum of the Federation of Kenya Employers.

The Judge certified the matter as urgent and directed the parties to continue negotiating to resolve the disputed issues.

The application is to be served on the union and interested parties in the case and be responded to within seven days.

The matter will be mentioned on October 2 for further directions.

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