This archive report was first published on 21 July 2019.
Published on July 21, 2019, the lecturers' strike in Kenya has been a recurring issue, with lecturers downing their tools due to unpaid dues. This is not the first time this has happened, and it's a sign of a deeper problem in the country's education system.
The lecturers, who form the middle class of the Kenyan population, are often seen as selfish and hypocritical when they speak up about their salaries. However, the root cause of the problem lies in the country's governance, which yields poor policies and results from electoral malpractices.
Students, who are often caught in the middle of the lecturers' strike, should join their lecturers in demanding full payment of dues. By doing so, they can help break the vicious cycle of industrial action that affects studies every year.
Electoral malpractices and bad governance are serious issues that affect everyone in the country. Fixing the political system is key to addressing these problems and creating a better future for all Kenyans.
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