Doctors' and Nurses' Strikes Overwhelm Hospitals in Nairobi, Kiambu, and Siaya Counties - October 2025
The nurses' strike in Siaya County has entered its third week as they demand compensation for 20 of their colleagues injured during recent protests. In Kiambu, an ongoing doctors' strike is severely affecting health service delivery. The industrial action in both Nairobi and Kiambu counties has led to a significant increase in patient numbers at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), which is struggling to cope with the influx. The strain is also being felt at Murang’a Level 5 Hospital, which has been affected by an increasing number of patients. Amidst the crisis, the Kiambu County government has denied claims that mothers and newborns are dying as a result of the doctors' strike.
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Mgomo wa wauguzi waingia wiki ya tatu kaunti ya Siaya
The nurses' strike in Siaya County has entered its third week as they demand compensation for 20 of their colleagues injured during a recent attack. The nurses were participating in peaceful protests at the county government headquarters when the incident occurred.
KNH overwhelmed by patient surge amid strike in Nairobi and Kiambu counties
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is experiencing a significant increase in patient numbers, struggling to cope with the influx due to the ongoing doctors' strike in Nairobi and Kiambu counties.
Kiambu yakanusha madai ya vifo vya kina mama na watoto wachanga kutokana mgomo wa madaktari
The Kiambu County government has denied claims that mothers and newborns are dying due to the ongoing doctors' strike. This statement from the Kiambu County comes as some mothers have shared their tragic experiences of losing their children.
Ongezeko la wagonjwa linaathiri KNH na Murang’a Level 5
This KTN News Kenya broadcast discusses the increasing number of patients affecting Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Murang’a Level 5 Hospital. The report highlights the strain on these significant healthcare facilities.