Nearly 600 Kenyatta University lecturers rushed to beat a deadline to sign back-to-work forms the week of October 31. Those who signed the forms included many officials of the local chapter of the Universities Academic Staff Union, Uasu. But about 100 lecturers had not signed to indicate they were ready to resume duty when the university reopens. They were away from campus on official duties, including study leave and leave of absence. Public relations officer Ken Ramani confirmed the figures, adding that the senate - the main university governing organ - would meet to discuss reopening.