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UoN said that teaching, learning, examinations, research and other functions resume immediately.

The University of Nairobi has urged its students to clear any outstanding fees following the resumption of classes after the end of the prolonged lecturers' strike.

In a notice issued on Monday, November 2, the Ag.  Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Prof. John Mande informed students that learning and operations had resumed effective immediately.

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Prof Mande explained that the lecturers' strike came to an end after the university dons agreed on a return-to-work formula with the government.

"The Unions called the strike off and signed a Return-to-Work Formula (RTWF) with the government on Friday, 30 October, 2026.

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"The University of Nairobi wishes to inform all students and staff that teaching, learning, examinations, research and other functions will resume on Monday, 2nd November, 2026. Students are requested to clear any pending fees and attend lectures without fail.

A file photo of UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga.

Earlier, the Ministry of Interior has urged university students across the country to return to their respective institutions and resume learning following the suspension of the lecturers’ strike.

The Ministry called on students to remain calm and return to their universities following the latest development.

So far, The University of Eldoret, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Kibabii University have announced dates for the resumption of teaching and learning activities following the conclusion of the nationwide university staff industrial action.

The three institutions set November 2 as the date for resumption of classes. However, JKUAT announced an extension of the session reporting and unit registration deadline to Monday, November 9, to allow students with outstanding fee balances to clear them.

The Universities' Academic Staff Union (UASU), the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) and the Kenya Union of Domestic Hotels Education Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) went on a month-long strike in 2026, citing unresolved grievances regarding Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and related arrears.

According to the university dons and their unions, they agreed to return to work after securing a Ksh20 billion deal with the government for the implementation of the 2025-2029 CBA.