100 medics hired in October by Kisumu county not posted

Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board members in Kisumu led by Nyanza Secretary general Lameck Onwri (centre) and chaiman Kevin Osuri (right) during the announcement of strike which began early December 6, 2019. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

At least 100 health workers who were hired in October, 2019, are yet to be posted by the Kisumu County government.

And the county risks losing up to Sh130 million in payment of wages to the medics since their contracts are binding.