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Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have officially called off their strike following a return-to-work agreement reached after lengthy negotiations between hospital management and union representatives.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Tuesday that the industrial action was resolved through intensive talks involving the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives and KNH leadership.
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He said both sides showed goodwill and professionalism in reaching the agreement, which ends the disruption of services at the country’s largest referral hospital.
The deal addresses several key concerns raised by the nurses, including improved medical cover, structured promotion pathways, and measures to reduce workload pressures.
It also provides for the gradual conversion of nurses on contract terms to permanent and pensionable employment, a key demand aimed at improving job security and welfare.
Duale said these reforms are important steps toward strengthening staff motivation, retention, and overall welfare within the health sector.
He commended KNH management for its flexibility during the negotiations and for ensuring continuity of essential services throughout the strike period.
The CS urged nurses to resume duty immediately and continue delivering healthcare services with professionalism and dedication.
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The Ministry of Health said it will work with stakeholders to implement the agreement within set timelines and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance and prevent future disruptions.
The resolution restores normal operations at KNH, a major referral facility serving patients from across the country.
The strike had exposed wider challenges in the public health sector, including staffing shortages, funding gaps, and long-standing labour concerns that continue to require coordinated solutions.
