By GRACE GITAUMore by this AuthorMurang'a Woman Rep Sabina Chege has said she will introduce legislation to outlaw strikes by health workers. She said the changes will help reduce suffering among Kenyans, who bear the brunt of frequent strikes by health workers. While it is constitutional for professionals to fight for better remuneration, Ms Chege said, it is criminal to watch people suffer and die because of selfish reasons. DEVOLVEDMs Chege urged governors to show commitment to resolving the ongoing nurses' strike, noting that health is a devolved function. On the implementation of the nurses’ collective bargaining agreement, Ms Chege urged the parties involved in the negotiations to fast-track its signing and registration.

Source: Daily Nation June 13, 2017 09:52 UTC