UASU THREATENS TO DOWN TOOLS

University Academic Staff Union (UASU),Kisii chapter members  have again threatened to down tools over failure by  Kisii University to honor  its pledge on the current Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA).

Two months after a work boycott in May this year,the  members vowed to continue protesting  leaving the option  of  a looming   strike open.

Addressing the media,the UASU  Chapter secretary general, George Andima said  the university had refused to pay  for the lecturers’ new salaries , exam coordinators’  and professorial allowances.

Other demands were monthly remittances of Sacco contributions, medical insurance cover and acceptance of a Return -to -Work Formula.

UASU refused an explanation from the university Vice Chancellor, Prof.  John Akama claiming government capitation was yet to be  received and that they should wait for the students to enroll for the new semester.

According to Andima,other universities had allegedly  payout the new salaries and allowances after receipt of  the government capitation while Kisii university was yet to conclude the 2013-2017 CBA.