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August 5, 2026
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Nurses' strike leaves patients waiting for hours as hospitals seek ways to cope

Nurses' strike leaves patients waiting for hours as hospitals seek ways to cope

Patients were left waiting for hours on Tuesday as the ongoing nurses’ strike put pressure on available healthcare workers attending to the large number of people seeking treatment...

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An ongoing nationwide nurses' strike is causing significant delays for patients seeking treatment in Kenyan public hospitals, with some facilities struggling to cope while others implement contingency measures.

  • Patients at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital faced hours-long waits on Tuesday, with student nurses attempting to assist overwhelmed staff.
  • The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has stated the strike will continue until their grievances are fully addressed, including issues related to Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
  • Mbagathi County Referral Hospital is maintaining normal operations by utilizing nurses on a locum basis and hiring additional staff to fill gaps.

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