Healthcare Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Neglect and Unqualified Nurses - August 2025
Nurses in Kenya, represented by the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUMM), have declared a nationwide strike beginning August 8, 2025. This action is a response to years of alleged neglect and broken promises from county governments, specifically concerning the implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Adding to the crisis, the Ministry of Health abruptly declared 306 intern nurses unqualified after they had already worked for three weeks, impacting their fate and contributing to widespread nursing concerns.
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Hatma ya wauguzi 306 yatatupwa baada ya wizara kusema hawakuhitimu
The fate of 306 intern nurses hangs in the balance after the Ministry of Health abruptly declared them unqualified. This decision comes after they had already worked for only 3 weeks under a field training program.
Muungano wa wauguzi watishia mgomo
A Kenyan nurses' union has issued a strike threat, though the specific reasons or demands for the industrial action are not detailed. The announcement was made on the KTN News Kenya platform, emphasizing its role as a breaking news and entertainment hub.
Nurses threaten to paralyse health services from next week
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUMM) has announced plans to halt the nursing internship program starting next week if the Council of Governors fails to implement the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Ministry of health post 316 nursing interns, letters only issued to graduates
The Ministry of Health has announced the posting of 316 nursing interns, but only graduates will receive placement letters. This development comes as the nation continues to focus on its healthcare workforce.