12/03/2026
Kilifi County Nurses and Midwives have begun their Strike Notice over the following unmet demands by the Employer:-
a) Violation of Return-to-Work Formulas (RTWFs)- The Respondent has blatantly breached the legally binding Return-to-Work Formulas dated 15th July 2025 and 20th August 2025, undermining the good faith necessary for industrial harmony.
b) Failure to Promote and Upgrade Eligible Members - There is a persistent failure by the employer to effect the promotion and/or upgrading of eligible members, stagnating their career progression despite them meeting all requisite criteria.
c) Non-Payment of Salary Arrears - The employer continues to refuse the settlement of longstanding January/February salary arrears for the 2020/2021 period, directly violating the employees' right to fair remuneration.
d) Failure to pay the Enhanced Risk Allowance - The Respondent has refused to implement the agreed-upon increase of the Risk Allowance to Kshs. 5,000, leaving members exposed without adequate compensatory recognition for their hazardous working conditions.
e) Failure to Establish Monitoring Mechanisms - Contrary to previous agreements, the employer has failed to form a joint committee dedicated to the monitoring and evaluation of the signed RTWFs, leading to a total lack of accountability.
f) Discriminatory Employment Terms (Locum/Casual Nurses) - The Union notes with concern the refusal to absorb locum and casual nurses into permanent and pensionable terms, perpetuating job insecurity and unequal treatment within the workforce.
g) Unfair Labour Practices - The cumulative actions and omissions of the Respondent constitute gross unfair labour practices, violating Article 41 of the Constitution and the Employment Act of Kenya.
To the Employer, Please be advised that the Union stands in full, unwavering support of its members' strike action. This industrial action is a direct consequence of the employer's systemic failures and bad faith negotiations.
The Union hereby declares that the strike shall continue unabated up and until every issue raised above has been fully addressed, resolved, and implemented to the satisfaction of the membership.
