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Originally published by Nation Newstop
August 12, 2026
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No end in sight as health workers' strike leaves patients stranded
'We will not be appeased by verbal assurances this time.' — Dennis Cheruiyot, Branch Chairman, Kuco Uasin Gishu..
✨ Key Highlights
A nationwide strike by healthcare workers in Kenya has left patients stranded, with no end in sight as negotiations between unions and the Council of Governors (CoG) continue.
- The strike involves multiple cadres, including nurses, clinical officers, public health officers, pharmaceutical technologists, and laboratory technicians.
- The CoG insists some agreements have been made and are being processed, while unions demand full implementation before returning to work.
- The ongoing dispute has led to disruptions in essential services like immunization clinics and diagnostic laboratories, with residents expressing concern over a potential public health crisis.
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