Nurses' Strikes in Machakos and Busia Counties Disrupt Healthcare Services - August 2025

Healthcare services in Machakos and Busia Counties have been severely impacted as nurses and midwives initiated strikes. In Machakos County, the industrial action stems from alleged breaches of a critical return-to-work agreement, leading to a paralyzing effect on health services. Similarly, nurses in Busia County began their strike at midnight, citing the county government's failure to address their grievances. Patients in both counties are expected to face increased hardship and disruption in accessing medical care due to these ongoing industrial actions by healthcare professionals.