Kenya National Union of Nurses Stories

Dreams on hold: Hundreds of nursing graduates stuck in internship limbo for years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

The graduates, some of whom completed training as far back as 2019 and 2020, gathered to protest what they termed as neglect by the Ministry of Health...

Ugandan herbalist sentenced to 25 years for killing Kenyan nurse
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

The 40-year-old nurse, who was based at the Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology (RIAT) dispensary in Kisumu, went missing between July 24 and July...

‘We do everything, but get nothing’: Kenyan nurses tell of pay gaps, exploitation and burnout
Charity Kilei  |  May 19, 2025

Pay disparities and poor treatment continue to plague healthcare workers under the UHC programme, with around 8,500 staff reportedly earning only half...

Nurses demand urgent action on poor working conditions as government says it has no money
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

Leaders from the profession have urged the government to prioritise their welfare through promotions, policy implementation and adequate resourcing.

Kenya leads Africa in nurse migration to US, new report shows
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 15, 2025

In comparison, Ghana and Nigeria contribute 3.7 per cent and 4.7 per cent of the applications, respectively.

Nurses reject payroll shift to counties, vow to strike until pay and job demands met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

Health Ministry officials maintain that the payroll transfer is a necessary step for the devolution of health services, as outlined in Kenya's broader...

Nurses' union asks members to voluntarily help Finance Bill protesters
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 24, 2024

Secretary General Seth Panyako emphasised the importance of supporting citizens' right to access medical care, as enshrined in the Constitution of Ken...

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