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In a statement on Thursday,Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) said the reported conduct was unacceptable and called for public officials to exercise restraint and professionalism when dealing with workers exercising their constitutional and labour rights.
KNH CEO Dr Richard Lesiyampe said the hospital had seen more patients who would ordinarily receive treatment at county facilities and other hospitals near their homes.
Speaking during a media townhall on Tuesday, Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti said the workers’ grievances were expected to be addressed by the end of the week.
While the national team celebrated a 3-2 victory, the newly unemployed workers were left wondering how they would pay their bills.
According to the regulator, the disruption at the facility is connected to a long-running disagreement between management and staff that has escalated into industrial action affecting normal operations. It further noted that the matter is already in court and is being handled through legal procedures.
The airline anticipates that normal, on-time schedules will be fully restored within the next 24 hours and urged passengers to check their flight status before traveling.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, KALPA reaffirmed that “aviation safety is non-negotiable,” emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to Flight Duty Period (FDP) limitations and mandatory rest requirements.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority says flights and aviation services remain normal despite a seven-day strike notice by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, as talks continue to resolve labour disputes.
At the centre of the dispute is the failure to negotiate and conclude a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) since 2015. KAWU said the last CBA lapsed more than a decade ago and that subsequent negotiations have stalled due to management’s alleged refusal to engage.