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Lamu, Kwale among counties where clinical officers’ strike continues despite 21-day suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

The union said it remains hopeful that the suspension period will allow for further discussions to resolve the outstanding concerns.

Clinical officers accuse government of discrimination, unfulfilled promises as strike begins
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The clinical officers union says that despite staging over 100 strikes since the advent of devolution, most of their demands have not been met.

Hospitals seek detailed breakdown of SHIF payments amid ongoing delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

Lishenga emphasised the need for clarity both on which hospitals have received payments and the total revenue SHA has collected from Kenyans since its...

Clinical officers raise concerns over SHA implementation
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 06, 2024

THe clinicians pointed out that SHA has implemented a policy requiring only facilities registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Co...

Clinical officers claim discrimination by SHA, issue three-week strike notice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Union says the SHA board had excluded clinical officers from the list of service providers, even though they run over 1,000 private healthcare facilit...

Clinical officers threaten strike over exclusion of their facilities from SHA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

Clinical officers assert that they provide 70 per cent of clinical services in the country.

Mombasa's clinical officers demand unpaid salaries
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 01, 2024

The July 9 agreement stipulated the reinstatement of withheld salaries.

Clinical officers end 3-month strike after sealing deal with government
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 08, 2024

Through the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO), the medics said that after talks with the Council of Governors (CoG), they agreed to sign a retur...

Kilifi governor calls for talks after clinical officers join nationwide strike
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 04, 2024

The protestors are demanding promotions, permanent employment for those hired during the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased allowances for trained inter...

Clinical officers hold demos in Mombasa over allowances, reduced salaries
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 29, 2024

The health workers are demanding an increase in their health risk allowance from Sh3,000 to Sh15,000.

Clinical officers issue 14-day ultimatum to halt 'discriminatory' Health Ministry restructure
Eunice Omollo  |  Jan 17, 2024

KUCO demanded that the Health ministry and the Public Service Commission immediately stop the execution of approved structures and staff establishment...

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