On Wednesday, the Trade Union Congress, which brings together at least four unions, asked university staff to stay put until their demands are met. By OUMA WANZALAMore by this AuthorThe Ministry of Education was on Wednesday tight-lipped on when it will release the Sh5.2 billion balance for striking university workers who have vowed not to resume work until they receive the money. Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i did not respond to our inquiries on the payment of the salary increase to the more than 27,700 workers. On Wednesday, the Trade Union Congress, which brings together at least four unions, asked university staff to stay put until their demands are met. However, on Wednesday Universities Academic Staff Union secretary-general Constantine Wasonga challenged the government to release the Sh5.2 billion, saying, saying: “We are already in the financial year 2017/2018“We are asking our members to step up their demonstrations.

Source: Daily Nation July 05, 2017 22:07 UTC