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October 1, 2025
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20 Nurses Injured as Union Slams County for Hiring Goons to Invade Protests

20 Nurses Injured as Union Slams County for Hiring Goons to Invade Protests

The nurses were protesting outside the county offices when the incident occurred...

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Twenty nurses were injured when armed goons disrupted their protest in Siaya County, leading the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) to threaten a nationwide strike. The union accused Siaya Governor James Orengo of facilitating the attack as protests over unresolved grievances enter their 19th day.

  • 20 nurses sustained injuries during the protest disruption on Tuesday, September 30.
  • The KNUNM Siaya branch secretary, Kennedy Hamisi, reported that mobile phones were stolen from nurses during the attack.
  • The nurses' strike is fueled by issues including non-remittance of statutory deductions, non-compliance with Salaries and Remuneration Commission circulars, and persistent salary delays.

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