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August 13, 2026
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Union defiant as counties take disciplinary action against striking nurses

Union defiant as counties take disciplinary action against striking nurses

Nurses union says Nyandarua and Mombasa counties have taken disciplinary action against striking health workers following Council of Governors directive...

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Kenyan nurses are continuing their strike, now in its third week, despite disciplinary actions initiated by several county governments.

  • Nurses under the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) are defiant against disciplinary measures.
  • Several counties including Nyandarua and Mombasa are taking action, following a directive from the Council of Governors (CoG).
  • The strike has disrupted health services in over 22 counties, with nurses demanding the implementation of a 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement and permanent terms for UHC workers.

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