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Nurses and midwives' union call off strike after negotiations

Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Secretary General Seth Panyako address the media on September 5, 2024, as the union issued a strike notice. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Kakamega County will not be affected by the planned nationwide nurses and midwives strike, which was scheduled to begin today, after the union suspended the action following an agreement with their employer to address their grievances within 28 days.

Health officials have urged their members not to participate in the planned nationwide strike, which was announced on December 18, 2024, by the national office led by union secretary-general Seth Panyako.

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