Nurses in Tharaka Nithi County are set to resume duty on Thursday, August 8, 2024, complying with a court order, despite the ongoing nationwide strike.

• The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Tharaka Nithi branch directed members back to work following a meeting with county officials.
• KNUN Tharaka Nithi Secretary Fabian Marigu stated the branch must adhere to the court directive obtained by the county government.
• Key local issues include the promotion of 98 nurses and confirmation of nine others to permanent terms, which the county government is committed to addressing.