The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
Related Articles
Nurses and midwives affiliated with the Kenya National Union of Nurses in Laikipia County have launched a strike after the county government failed to honour a 16‑point return‑to‑work agreement, bringing public health services to a standstill.
Union leaders, including chairperson Peter Ndimba and Branch Secretary Daniel Mungai, say their main complaints include delayed promotions, staff shortages, unpaid salary arrears and other unresolved terms of a previous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel
They say the county has not implemented the agreed return‑to‑work formula and has also failed to implement a 17‑tier grading structure, confirm staff, provide essential tools, address medical cover issues, or approve leave and training courses.
On Monday, nurses peacefully protested in Nyahururu town, carrying placards and chanting anti‑government slogans.
The strike has significantly disrupted services at public health facilities across Laikipia County, and the union has said staff will not resume duty until their concerns are fully addressed.
The union blamed officials in Governor Joshua Irungu’s administration—including the County Secretary Wahome Koinange and County Public Service Board chair Macharia Gakiri—for the impasse.
Click Here To Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel
However, Laikipia CECM for Health Services, Dr. Albert Wagura Taiti, told Citizen Digital that the county is working to implement some of the recommendations, although progress has been slow due to funding challenges. He noted that some health workers recently received confirmation letters on a permanent and pensionable basis, and the county is continuing to resolve human resources issues.
