Current Situation in Nairobi as Major Protest Breaks Out, Blocking Major Roads Including Waiyaki Way

Transport has been paralyzed along Waiyaki Way and surrounding areas after students from the University of Nairobi (UoN) took to the streets this morning in a major protest as reasons for their protest has been revealed.

According to K24 TV LIVE update posted 3m ago, the students are demanding an immediate end to the ongoing lecturers’ strike that has left public universities closed for weeks.

“A section of the students have taken to the streets to demand an end to the ongoing lecturers’ strike.” – K24 TV

Waiyaki Way completely blocked – Students have barricaded the highway near Chiromo and Kangemi with burning tyres and large stones, as seen in photos.

Bonfires lit – Thick smoke seen as tyres burn in the middle of the road.

-No vehicles passing – Matatus from Westlands to Kangemi, Kawangware, Uthiru are stuck. Many passengers forced to walk.

Police deployed – Anti-riot police seen trying to disperse the students but students are adamant.

Chaos spreading – Reports that the protest is spreading to State House Road, Mamlaka Road and University Way.

The lecturers, under UASU, have been on strike demanding implementation of the 2021-2025 CBA, higher salaries and better working conditions. Government has not listened, and now students are suffering.

Students say they have been in school for months without learning. Finalists fear they will miss graduation, while first years have not even started classes.

“Rais wenu hana haja nanyi Ako kwa…” one Kenyan commented, showing frustration with the government.

Should government pay lecturers to end this strike? Or are students justified to block roads?https://www.facebook.com/share/1JkZj6JKiP/

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