{
  "id": 14204643,
  "title": "KNH, nurses’ union sign 2025–2029 CBA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/knh-nurses-union-sign-2025-2029-cba",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:15:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/knh-nurses-union-sign-2025-2029-cba/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has reached a significant agreement with the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) to form the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This marks a major step forward in enhancing staff welfare, fostering industrial harmony, and ensuring top-notch patient care. The CBA will govern the terms and conditions of employment for nurses over the next four years, focusing on improvements in welfare. During the signing event, KNH CEO Dr. Richard Lesiyampe expressed gratitude to the KNUNM for their cooperative approach in negotiating an agreement that prioritizes the well-being of healthcare workers. He emphasized the vital role of staff protection and support in maintaining high-quality patient care. Effective from September 1, 2026, the agreement will introduce a Nursing Service Allowance and a Uniform Allowance. KNUNM General Secretary Seth Panyako praised KNH's leadership, highlighting the improvements in customer service and ongoing investments in training for nurses and other healthcare professionals. He noted that KNH's achievements provide valuable insights for other healthcare institutions. Panyako stressed that KNH's dedication to supporting its workforce and maintaining open dialogue with partners is crucial in building a stronger team dedicated to better patient service.",
  "summary": "Kenyatta National Hospital – KNH Management and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) have officially signed the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), marking a significant milestone in strengthening staff welfare, promoting industrial harmony and supporting quality patient care. The agreement covers the 2025-2029 review cycle and outlines improved employment terms…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and KNUNM sign 2025-2029 CBA.",
    "Agreement focuses on nurses' welfare and industrial harmony.",
    "Effective from September 1, 2026, with new allowances."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}