West Pokot has recruited 200 nurses on two-year contracts to address the crisis that resulted from the prolonged nurses strike.
Nurses across the country went on strike on June 5, to push for the implementation of the collective bargaining agreement.
Some have returned to work following deal with their county governments.
"We all know our people have suffered since nurses went on strike," West Pokot
Governor John Lonyangapuo told the new health workers
at Kapenguria county hospital
on Monday.
"We have more than 50 candidates and are expecting 100 candidates by the end of today. The new nurses will work even after the other nurses return from the strike. We will start with our general hospital then send some to rural facilities."
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Noting the county has 400 nurses, 200 less than the number required, Lonyangapuo promised the medic permanent jobs they be dedicated.
He added "everything will be okay" at Kapenguria hospital by the end of the week and that all
grounded ambulances will be operational.
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