NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 31 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Council of Governors (CoG) and the nurses’ union to urgently resolve the ongoing strike, warning that prolonged disruption of health services could undermine Kenya’s development agenda.

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Kindiki called on the two sides to return to negotiations and reach an agreement that addresses the concerns of nurses while ensuring that Kenyans continue to access essential healthcare services.

The Deputy President said health services are critical to the country’s social and economic development and should not be allowed to remain disrupted for an extended period.

“We must urgently resolve the nurses’ strike because disruption of health services hurts our development agenda.”

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Kindiki urged the Council of Governors and representatives of nurses to prioritise dialogue, noting that industrial disputes should be addressed through negotiations rather than prolonged disruption of essential services.

“The Council of Governors and the nurses’ union must sit down, engage and find a solution that will allow health services to resume normally.”

The nurses’ strike has affected service delivery in public health facilities, with patients facing disruptions in accessing treatment and other essential medical services.

Counties are responsible for the delivery of most public health services under Kenya’s devolved system, making the CoG a key party in negotiations with health workers.

Kindiki said both sides have a responsibility to protect the interests of patients while addressing the grievances raised by nurses.

“Our focus must remain on the welfare of Kenyans. We cannot allow disagreements to continue affecting patients who depend on public hospitals for essential services.”

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya