Nairobi is set to witness a massive demonstration on Monday November 18, 2024, as members of the academic community take to the streets in a protest organized by the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU).
According to a memo issued by Dr Constatine Wasonga, union Secretary General, all necessary approvals and permits for the demonstration have been secured from the Nairobi Office of Security(NOS).
The demonstration aims to highlight key grievances affecting educators and the academic sector.
Dr Wasonga has urged all participating university dons to attend dressed in full academic regalia symbolizing unity and the seriousness of their demands. The choice of attire is expected to underscore the intellectual weight behind the protest while drawing public attention to the pressing issues at hand.
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The protest route will cut through major streets in Nairobi and participants are expected to assemble at a designated location early Monday morning.
The union has vowed to conduct the demonstration peacefully and lawfully while making their case heard by relevant authorities.
As tension builds ahead of the event, stakeholders and the public are keeping a close eye on developments. The protest signals the educators’ commitment to pressing for solutions to their unresolved issues.
By Jane Riana
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