National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is taking action to resolve the ongoing strike by healthcare workers in Kenya, announcing plans for legislative and budgetary interventions aimed at addressing their grievances.

• Healthcare staff, including those from various unions, have been on strike for over **100 days**, seeking essential welfare and employment rights.
• Kenya National Union of Medical Laboratory Officers (KNUMLO) officials met with Wetang’ula, who confirmed budget allocations for their concerns in the **2025/26 budget**.
• Key issues include demands for permanent employment, pensionable terms, and payment of outstanding gratuities, highlighting ongoing challenges in the healthcare sector.