In a statement dated October 12, the union acknowledged concerns raised by patients and their families but said frontline healthcare workers should not be held individually responsible for systemic problems beyond their control.
By David AbonyoIn a statement on Sunday, the union acknowledged concerns raised by patients and their families but cautioned against collectively blaming frontline healthcare workers for systemic problems beyond their control.
By David AbonyoThe union Secretary General Seth Panyako made the announcement on Wednesday following a meeting with the Council of Governors, ending the industrial action that had disrupted health services in several parts of the country.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on NTV on Wednesday, Panyako said the CBA was ready for implementation in 18 counties before the CoG moved to stop the process, arguing that the dispute has persisted because of personal interests and poor prioritisation of the health sector.
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 KinyanjuiSpeaking during a media townhall on Tuesday, Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti said the workers’ grievances were expected to be addressed by the end of the week.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking to the media, Panyako pointed to financial strain at the hospital, saying it has affected employment conditions, with a section of nurses serving on casual arrangements for up to six years without confirmation.
By Ann NyamburaInstead of marching to Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s office as earlier scheduled, the nurses joined a blood donation drive at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to support the 26 survivors of the accident and honour the 26 lives lost, most of them from Nyakach Subcounty.
By Brenda SockyHealth CS Aden Duale confirmed that at least 19 individuals who had not completed their nursing training had received posting letters, prompting a decision to withdraw the entire list for auditing.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, union secretary general, Seth Panyako said the strike would paralyse nursing services countrywide unless long-standing demands are met within 26 working days.
By Maureen Kinyanjui