KNH nurses end strike following return-to-work deal

Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital have called off their two-day strike following a return-to-work formula agreed upon by hospital management and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives. The announcement was made Tuesday evening by Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale, w..
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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.
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KNH Nurses End Strike Following Return-to-Work Deal - April 2026
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. Nurses and midwives at KNH have called off their disruptive strike after reaching an agreement with the government, which included new allowances, restoring services at the nation's premier referral facility. The strike by nurses at KNH has been called off after successful negotiations with hospital management.















