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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.