Kenya: Municipal workers to strike August 13-20

Event

Municipal and health workers have called a seven-day strike starting from Tuesday, August 13, to protest delays in salary payments. Several counties are expected to be affected, including the capital Nairobi. Civil and health services are expected during the strike.

Associated protests, along with localized traffic disruptions, are likely across the country during the strike. 

Advice

Individuals in Kenya are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution, monitor the situation, confirm doctor's appointments, allow ample travel time, and obey instructions issued by the local authorities.