The University of Nairobi has announced the resumption of academic activities following the end of the month-long industrial action that disrupted learning across public universities.
In a memo dated Monday, November 2, 2026, the university management informed staff and students that teaching, learning, examinations, research and other institutional functions would resume on the same day.
The announcement brings relief to students whose academic programmes had been interrupted since October 2, when university staff unions began their nationwide strike over unresolved labour issues.
The industrial action involved the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) and the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA).
The unions had issued a seven-day strike notice on September 28 and September 30, 2026, citing outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) matters and salary arrears that they said had not been addressed.
The strike subsequently affected teaching and other university operations, leaving students across public institutions uncertain about the progress of their academic programmes and examination schedules.
However, the industrial dispute came to an end on Friday, October 30, after the unions and the government signed a Return-to-Work Formula, paving the way for the resumption of normal operations in public universities.
Following the agreement, the University of Nairobi moved to communicate its return-to-learning arrangements, directing students and staff to resume their respective responsibilities.
In the notice signed by Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. John D. Mande, the institution said all academic and administrative functions would continue from Monday.
Students have also been urged to clear any outstanding fees and attend their scheduled lectures without fail as the university returns to normal operations.
The fee reminder comes as the institution prepares to resume its academic programmes, with students expected to ensure that their financial and registration obligations are up to date.
The management's announcement covers not only classroom teaching but also examinations, research and other university functions, signalling a broader return to normal operations after weeks of disruption.
The resumption is expected to allow students and lecturers to continue with interrupted academic activities as the institution works towards restoring its normal schedule.
The university's notice was circulated to senior management, including the Vice-Chancellor, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, deans and registrars, among other officials.
The return of learning at the University of Nairobi follows the signing of the return-to-work agreement, which ended the industrial action that had affected public universities since early October.
With academic activities now scheduled to resume, students have been asked to return to their departments, clear pending fees and take part in scheduled learning activities as the university gets back to business.
