In a letter dated October 13, 2026, union Secretary General Seth Panyako said the planned strike followed repeated attempts to engage hospital management over outstanding employment and remuneration issues.
By David AbonyoOgamba said the government was committed to timely negotiations and conclusion of future agreements.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement on Thursday,Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) said the reported conduct was unacceptable and called for public officials to exercise restraint and professionalism when dealing with workers exercising their constitutional and labour rights.
By David AbonyoUASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga said on Thursday that the strike followed the failure by university councils, the Ministry of Education and the National Treasury to honour a Return-to-Work Formula signed in November 2025.
By David AbonyoKUCO National Chairman Peterson Wachira said some county governments were frustrating the process through intimidation of striking clinical officers and delays in putting into effect an agreement that took eight years to negotiate before it was signed in February.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement after the meeting, KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema said the union had made compromises in the interest of its members and the country, paving the way for workers to resume duty.
By David AbonyoKNUNM Secretary General Seth Panyako said the union had no problem with dialogue but wanted agreements reached with the government to be followed by action.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe nurses want the county government to fully implement the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), while also addressing delays in putting career progression guidelines into effect.
By Bradley BosireIn a letter dated August 4 to KNH Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Lesiyampe, SRC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Abdullahi Surraw said the commission had reviewed the hospital's request after considering various factors that guide public sector remuneration.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe union said the industrial action would continue until the Council of Governors (CoG) and other relevant authorities address their outstanding grievances, warning that nurses and midwives had reached the limit of their patience.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Thursday, the union said the industrial action follows years of unsuccessful negotiations over key employment issues affecting nurses and midwives across the country's 47 counties.
By David AbonyoThe dissatisfaction emerged after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rolled out the second phase of the CBA through a circular dated July 16. The commission directed regional, county and sub-county directors to implement the revised salary scales for all teachers who were in service by July 1, excluding interns.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a notice dated July 6 and signed by KUCO General Secretary and CEO George Gibore, the union accused the Ministry of Health, the Council of Governors and all 47 county governments of failing to honour previous agreements and resolve grievances affecting clinical officers despite months of engagement.
By David AbonyoThe planned promotions come at a time when concerns over delayed career progression have dominated discussions within the teaching profession, with teachers and school administrators calling for more opportunities to move to higher grades.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMPs on the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee raised concerns during 2026/27 budget scrutiny over delayed teacher pensions, lack of insurance provisions and capitation shortfalls. They backed increased support for TVET, school feeding, infrastructure and special needs reforms.
By Chrispho OwuorThe union says the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement is meant to correct long-standing gaps in pay structures and bring uniformity across commissions. It wants comprehensive discussions covering salaries, allowances, welfare provisions, union rights, and general working conditions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to him, the State Department for Public Service and National Treasury initially put the outstanding adjustments at Sh450 million. After applying an SRC circular in February 2026, the new figure stands at Sh330 million, though the union disagrees with this assessment.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya’s Teachers Service Commission has proposed a Sh422.9 billion 2026/27 budget, targeting recruitment of 16,000 teachers, intern conversions and key education reforms to ease staffing gaps in public schools.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iAt the centre of the dispute is the failure to negotiate and conclude a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) since 2015. KAWU said the last CBA lapsed more than a decade ago and that subsequent negotiations have stalled due to management’s alleged refusal to engage.
By David AbonyoKCAA said it will continue to work with KAWU and other stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable solution while maintaining safety and operational efficiency in Kenya’s airspace.
By Bradley Bosire