Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital have ended their two-day strike following the agreement on a return-to-work formula between hospital management and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives.

• The agreement includes improvements to medical cover, structured promotions, and measures to address workload challenges.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale announced the deal Tuesday evening.
• Nurses on contract will progressively transition to permanent and pensionable terms.

Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital have called off their disruptive strike after reaching an agreement with the government, restoring services at the nation's premier referral facility.

• The agreement addresses key concerns including improved medical cover, structured promotion pathways, and workload reduction.
• The Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed the deal between the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives and hospital management.
• The industrial action, triggered by grievances like delayed salaries and job insecurity, had significantly impacted patient care across various hospital units.

Nurses and midwives at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have called off their two-day strike following successful negotiations with hospital management.

• The agreement includes the hiring of 200 new staff and increased allowances.
• Key figures involved include Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM).
• The strike, which began on Monday, April 13, paralyzed services and led to an agreement on improved medical cover, structured promotions, workload solutions, and conversion of contract staff to permanent terms.