Crisis looms in the health sector as clinical officers begin strike

Kenya Union of Clinical Officers(KUCO) National Secretary General George Gibore addressing the media on the impending strike which will commence on 19/01/2025 countrywide following the government's insensitivity to their grievances. Looking on are National chairman Peterson Wachira (right) among other officials was at Ngong Hill hotel in Nairobi on 17/01/2024. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

A major healthcare crisis is unfolding across the country as clinical officers begin their nationwide strike at midnight tonight, with doctors in Kericho County set to follow suit in two weeks.

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) announced today the resumption of industrial action after failed negotiations with the Ministry of Health and Council of Governors (CoG).