Governor Francis Kimemia. [Photo/citizentv.co.ke]
Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has differed with his colleagues on the issue on striking nurses.
Kimemia said on Thursday that he will not sack striking nurses in his county.
The Jubilee governor said he will instead embrace dialogue to end the strike.
The governor has faulted the approach the Council of Governors has used in addressing the nurses’ strike saying sacking them is not a solution.
He said the nurses and other county employees are not criminals but citizens of Kenya who deserve better leadership and not arbitrary sackings.
He said his administration is opposed to the sackings ordered by the council, adding that he will instead engage them through dialogue.
“I have refused to go that way even at the county government. The employees are qualified professionals serving Kenyans. They deserve a chance to be heard and opportunity to serve people,” said the governor after addressing the Nyandarua County Assembly, as quoted by Nation.