Healthcare Workers Strike in Nairobi, Machakos, and Elgeyo Marakwet Over Pay Delays - August 2025

Healthcare workers in Nairobi are facing significant hardship as the Governor Johnson Sakaja's government has delayed their salaries for the second consecutive month. In Machakos, patients at the Level 5 Hospital are experiencing ongoing hardship due to the nurses' strike, which has affected healthcare services at the facility. Additionally, over 400 nurses in Elgeyo Marakwet have officially begun a strike, demanding that the national and county governments address their grievances.