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- The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has issued a seven-day strike notice, aligning with doctors’ strikes due to alleged government failure to honor agreements.
- KUCO chairperson, Peterson Wachira, accuses national and county governments of neglecting commitments, leading to the decision to strike, citing Ministry of Health leadership for forcing their hand.
The healthcare crisis across the country is poised to worsen as the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) issues a seven-day strike notice, aligning with ongoing doctors’ strikes.
Peterson Wachira, the chairperson of KUCO, accused both national and county governments of reneging on their commitments, prompting the decision to strike.
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Despite efforts to engage through legal channels, including visits to the Ministry of Labour and court proceedings, Wachira lamented the government’s lack of response.
Despite attempts at negotiation, Wachira highlighted the Ministry of Health’s leadership, particularly Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha, for pushing them to resort to strike action, signaling a failure of governance to uphold healthcare services.
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