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Nurses strike looms over pay, broken deals

The Kenya National Union of Nurses leaders lead by  National Deputy Secretary General Maurice Opetu announcing plans to go on strike starting 8th August unless the County  Governments, Ministry of Health, Council of Governors, and other concerned institutions commit to addressing their demands. [Michael Mute/The Standard]

The country is staring at a looming health crisis after the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) announced plans for a nationwide strike set to begin on August 8, 2025, citing years of unmet promises and persistent neglect by county and national governments.

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