Kenya: Prolonged Nurses Strike Exerts Pressure On Public Healthcare
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The prolonged nurses' strike is continuing to put pressure on Kenya's public health system, with essential services facing disruption across the country.
The prolonged nurses strike in Kenya continues to strain the country's public healthcare system, with essential services facing disruption across the nation. Hundreds of nurses demonstrated in Nairobi, demanding the government and county authorities implement long-standing labour agreements, address concerns over pay, staffing, and working conditions, and honour outstanding commitments.
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) insists that negotiations must result in signed and implemented agreements, as the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement remains at the centre of the dispute. The union argues that despite the agreement, key provisions, such as monthly nursing service allowances, have not been implemented, leading to issues with promotions, career progression, and working conditions.
The government and county authorities have been engaging with the union, but the nurses maintain that promises are no longer sufficient; they seek the implementation of signed agreements, resolution of outstanding payments, and the resolution of their professional concerns before returning to work.
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