Ghost worker claims fuel uncertainty in prolonged UHC standoff

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) health workers from different counties held demos in Nairobi demanding permanent and pensionable terms, payment of gratuity for five years and harmonization of salaries according to SRC on April 29, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

As the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers’ strike hits 95 days, tensions continue to rise over claims that thousands of them are ‘ghost workers.’

The workers, who have been demanding to be absorbed under permanent and pensionable terms, payment of gratuity and the inclusion of Global Fund staff, now face accusations that threaten their legitimacy.