Health Workers Suspend 94-Day Strike to Negotiate With Government

The KEPHUPU union has suspended the nationwide public health workers’ strike for 30 days after 94 days of industrial action, allowing time for talks with the government. Secretary General Brown Ashira announced the decision in Kitui after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale agreed to facilitate negotiations, and instructed members to return to work within 24 hours. The union is seeking official recognition, implementation of its collective bargaining agreement, more recruits and permanent positions, risk allowances, and improved working conditions. It also cited rising Ebola cases and the need to strengthen disease surveillance.