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The Kenya National Union of Nurses officials led by the Secretary General Seth Panyako during a media briefing in Nairobi on July 23,2026. [Benard Orwongo Standard]
Nurses and midwives have issued a seven-day strike notice, threatening to withdraw services nationwide from Tuesday next week unless the national and county governments resolve long-standing labour grievances.
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) said on Thursday, July 23, it would join Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers in industrial action if authorities fail to address unresolved labour issues, including collective bargaining rights, delayed promotions and the absorption of UHC workers into permanent and pensionable terms.
“If the relevant authorities fail to address our collective bargaining rights and other demands highlighted in the strike notice within the next seven days, a total nationwide withdrawal of nursing and midwifery services will commence on July 29, 2026,” said the union.
