The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) in Elgeyo Marakwet has called off an industrial strike that had affected health services provision in the county.
This follows intensive back-to-back boardroom meetings between the nurses representatives and staff from the county administration.
KNUNM local branch secretary general Benson Biwott said the union had ceded ground following an agreement between the nurses and the county government.
“We have signed a return-to-work agreement where our terms of service will be improved,” Biwott said.
“The strike that lasted for two days is now called off. We will be issuing more comprehensive information tomorrow,” he added.
Elgeyo Marakwet Public Service County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Edwin Seroney commended the union for calling off the strike.
“We have held successful consultations that have born fruits. We have signed a return-to-work agreement with the nurses. Everything else will be done in line with SRC regulations,” said Seroney.
The Elgeyo Marakwet nurses and midwives downed their tools on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, demanding the county government to meet their demands, including permanent employment for some of them as well as implementation of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
They further demanded promotions of nurses who have served for a long time.
Nurses in several other counties in the North Rift region are also on strike.
They include those from Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia Counties.
