Nurses

Nurses in Machakos County are on the brink of a strike as they demand immediate action on long-standing issues of delayed promotions and inadequate medical supplies. Led by Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Machakos Branch Secretary Michael Saka, the health workers issued a stern warning on Thursday, giving the County Government a 21-day notice to address their grievances or face industrial action. Saka highlighted that over 1,015 nurses have been stuck in the same job group for the past seven years, despite promises from the Governor earlier this year to expedite promotions. While some nurses have seen progress, the…