The Kenya National Union of Nurses- KNUN and Midwives has dismissed claims that a nurses’ strike that has paralysed health services in several counties since 8th August is politically motivated.
KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako has dismissed claims of the union perpetuating tribalism in some counties, saying the industrial action is purely about genuine workers’ grievances.
Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, Panyako accused some governors of politicising the matter instead of fast-tracking solutions to restore health services.
According to Panyako, Nurses will not return to work until all outstanding issues, including the lack of implementation of the 2024 SRC salary increment circular, delayed collective bargaining agreements, and persistent staff shortages in health facilities, are addressed.
Nairobi, Trans Nzoia, Machakos, Busia, Kisii, Lamu, Isiolo, Bomet, Kwale, and Nyamira are among the worst-affected counties with nurses on strike.