The National Police Service has issued a warning to striking nurses following an executive order by President Uhuru Kenyatta directing they go back to work.
In a statement the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinett informed the public that all the concerned commanders have been instructed to ensure that nurses who wish to resume duty do so undisturbed.
The IG further said that adequate security will be provided around public hospitals and anyone found acting in breach of the Public Order Act will be dealt with firmly.
This follows instructions by President Kenyatta that all nurses in public hospitals who are on strike to comply with the Court Order and resume duty without fail by Friday 15th at 8 am or face the sack.
“Following the instructions by H.E. The President to all nurses in public hospitals who are on strike to comply with the Court Order & resume duty without fail by Friday 15th February 2019 at 8 am, the National Police Service wishes to inform the public that all the concerned commanders have been instructed to ensure that those nurses who wish to resume duty do so undisturbed” the police boss said.