Medical workers down tools after counties delay salaries, promotions

Relatives leave Nyeri Referral Hospital with their patient yesterday after health workers at the hospital went on strike. The strike has seen many patients in public hospitals suffer. [PHOTO: KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD]

A health crisis is looming in Nakuru, Nandi and Nyeri counties after health workers went on strike to protest delayed salaries and promotions.

Medics in Uasin Gishu and Meru counties have also said they will boycott work at the end of the month if their grievances are not addressed.