Health unions oppose government's plan to merge regulatory bodies

Kenya Union of Clinical Officers(KUCO) officials led by National Chairman Peterson Wachira(centre) and General Secretary George Gibore(2nd right) addressing the media at Ngong Hills Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday February 20, 2025. [Boniface Okendo,Standard]

Health unions in the country have opposed the government's recent plan to merge their regulatory bodies.

In a joint statement, the authorities warned that the merger would lead to increased bureaucracy, lack of accountability, and complex licensing requirements, among other challenges.