Varsity dons move case to block new retirement age Union argues that the policy will result in loss of employment of staff who have attained 70 years, causing irreparable prejudice to those affected. Education Just now Listen
The PSC circular, issued on March 2, 2026 and amended on April 28, 2026, reduced the retirement age for professors from 74 to 70 years, while senior lecturers and other academic staff will retire at 65 and below, depending on one’s cadre.
Article University lecturers have moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to suspend a Public Service Commission (PSC) circular lowering the retirement age for academic staff.
The Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) argues that the policy will result in the compulsory retirement and loss of employment of staff who have attained 70 years, causing irreparable prejudice to those affected.
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