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Kenyatta University has distanced itself from an internal memo purporting to announce the resumption of classes.

Kenyatta University has distanced itself from an internal memo purporting to announce the resumption of classes amid the ongoing nationwide lecturers' strike.

In a clarification issued on Friday, October 23, the University's management flagged the memo as fake and asked students to disregard it.

"All Kenyatta University students are advised to disregard the internal memo circulating on social media regarding the resumption of classes on Monday, 26th October 2026.

"The document is fake and did not originate from the Office of the Registrar (Academic) or any official university authority," the statement read.

Kenyatta University told its students that they should verify any information on the institution's official channels.

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A file photo of the internal memo that KU flagged as fake.

"Students are urged to rely strictly on official Kenyatta University communication channels, including the university website (www.ku.ac.ke) and verified social media handles, for accurate and authentic updates," KU wrote.

Meanwhile, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius appealed to the university dons to return to work as the government negotiates with the union officials.

Ogamba reaffirmed the government's commitment to solving the lecturers' grievances and asked the dons to trust the Ministry since it managed to clear the dues of the 2027-2021 and 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

"We are committed to the timely negotiation and conclusion of the current CBA. This is why I reiterate my invitation to our university staff unions and individual lecturers to return to work and allow room for negotiations to resolve the pending issues,” he said.

“Let us not interrupt the education of our students over matters that the government has already demonstrated the willingness and readiness to address,” the CS said.

Ogamba made the remarks during the 10th Graduation Ceremony of the Thika Technical Training Institute in Kiambu County, where 5,421 graduands were awarded diplomas and certificates in various fields.

He stressed the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training to Kenya’s socio-economic transformation through youth skilling and promoting employability and entrepreneurship.

The CS added that by providing practical, industry-relevant training, TVET institutions are driving innovation, entrepreneurship, job creation and industrial growth, empowering graduates to create opportunities, meet labour market demands and contribute to national development.