KNH nurses call off strike after deal with employer

KNH nurses protest outside the facility over lack by management to implement a previous return-to-work deal. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

Kenyatta National Hospital Board (KNH) has signed a return to work formula with the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives ( KNUNM) following talks with the facility's leadership to address outstanding grievances, including non-implementation of previous agreements like CBA Addendum dated 8th September 2025, among other grievances.

The agreement followed severe disruption to patient services for two days due to disputes over pay, statutory deductions, unsatisfactory medical cover, increased workload, common cadre promotions, non-remittance of third-party deductions and pension deficit.