Kenya National Union of Nurses Stories

‘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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