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September 7, 2026
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Ruto, Governors Set for Talks to End Nationwide Nurses’ Strike

Ruto, Governors Set for Talks to End Nationwide Nurses’ Strike

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire confirmed that the Council of Governors (CoG) will meet Ruto and other national government leaders under the National and County Governments Co-ordination Summit on September 7...

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President William Ruto and Governors are scheduled for talks on Monday, September 7, aiming to end the nationwide nurses' strike that has significantly disrupted healthcare services across Kenya.

  • The strike, primarily over the implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), has led to reports of at least 79 deaths between August 31 and September 2, including maternal and neonatal cases.
  • Key figures involved include President William Ruto, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire representing the Council of Governors (CoG), and KNUNM Secretary-General Seth Panyako.
  • The National and County Governments Co-ordination Summit will serve as the forum for these critical discussions, with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights warning of a public health and human rights crisis.

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