Nurses' strike enters 28th day as unions report gains in county talks

Nurses' strike enters its 28th day on Tuesday with union leaders saying consultations with county governments have produced progress on some demands even as the industrial action continues...

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The nurses' strike in Kenya has entered its 28th day, with unions reporting progress on career guidelines and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff issues during talks with county governments.

The 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) remains the primary obstacle to ending the strike.
Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Secretary General Seth Panyako is leading negotiations.
Several counties, including Kajiado, Kericho, and Mombasa, have agreed to the unions' demands, while others are still in discussion.