KNH Responds to Service Disruption Reports Amid Nurses’ Strike Threat

The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has responded to media reports regarding concerns raised by the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) and the possibility of industrial action from Monday, April 12.

In a statement on April 12, the Hospital Management assured staff, patients, and the public that the issues highlighted primarily relate to remittance timelines for statutory and third-party deductions, as well as broader staff welfare matters.

“These issues are currently being addressed through the established institutional consultation mechanisms between the Hospital, relevant government agencies, and staff representatives,” KNH Management said.

KNH confirmed that staff salaries have been processed and paid up to March 2026.

KNH Statutory Deductions

However, the Hospital said the settlement of statutory and third-party deductions is undertaken through structured remittance arrangements linked to institutional cash-flow cycles and reimbursement processes.

The Hospital Management explained that a significant portion of the Hospital’s operational funding is derived from reimbursement frameworks under national health financing arrangements.

Consequently, KNH said the timing of remittance processing is, in part, influenced by the broader national healthcare financing and reimbursement cycle.

“KNH continues to engage closely with the relevant government institutions to ensure that these processes proceed efficiently and that all obligations are addressed within the applicable administrative and regulatory frameworks,” reads part of the statement.

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Pension Deductions & Contract Staff

Concerning pension contributions, the Hospital said it continues to operate within the established pension administration framework to ensure that both employer and employee obligations are managed in accordance with the applicable arrangements.

On the matter of staff serving on contract terms, the Management said the Hospital has made considerable progress in regularizing clinical staffing over the past several years.

“A significant number of nurses and other healthcare professionals have already transitioned to Permanent and Pensionable terms, with further discussions ongoing within the appropriate government and institutional frameworks to address the remaining cases,” KNH added.

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No Service Disruption and Calls for Dialogue

The Hospital Management added that it remains committed to constructive engagement with staff representatives, relevant unions, and government stakeholders to resolve the issues raised through dialogue and established dispute-resolution mechanisms.

KNH Management stated that, as the country’s leading national referral and teaching hospital, it is dedicated to maintaining the continuous delivery of specialized healthcare services to the public.

The hospital also urged all stakeholders to uphold open dialogue and collaboration, noting that measures are being taken to resolve the issues raised in a way that safeguards both patient services and staff well-being.

“As the country’s largest national referral and teaching hospital, KNH remains fully committed to the uninterrupted provision of specialized healthcare services to the public. The hospital, therefore, calls for continued dialogue and cooperation among all stakeholders as efforts continue to address the matters raised in a manner that safeguards both patient care and staff welfare,” the Management added.

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KNH has responded to media reports regarding concerns raised by the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) and the possibility of industrial action from Monday, April 12. PHOTO/ Duale X.