Nurses and Teachers Protest Over Labor and Posting Disputes - August 2025
Over 300 intern nurses protested at the Ministry of Health headquarters after their postings were abruptly revoked, demanding the release of their appointment letters. The protesting interns contested the decision made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Separately, nurses in Kisumu who have been on strike temporarily halted their demonstrations to donate blood for road crash victims. In the education sector, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has criticized the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for allowing teachers to stagnate in the same job group for over ten years.
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Kisumu nurses halt demos to donate blood for crash victims
Nurses in Kisumu, who have been on strike, have temporarily halted their planned street demonstrations to donate blood for victims of a recent road crash. The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Kisumu branch postponed their fourth-day protest to show solidarity with the affected families.
KUPPET faults TSC over decade-long teacher stagnation
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has criticized the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for allowing teachers to stagnate in the same job group for over ten years. KUPPET is urging the TSC to address this issue affecting teacher career progression.
Intern nurses protest revoked postings over qualification dispute
Over 300 intern nurses staged a protest at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Kenya, demanding the release of their appointment letters after their postings were abruptly revoked. The interns, hailing from various universities, strongly contested Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s decision.