UHC kenya Stories

Explainer: Who are the striking UHC workers, and why are they protesting?
Charity Kilei  |  May 08, 2025

Though hired on contractual terms, they were assured that their positions would be converted to permanent and pensionable roles after a set period.

UHC medics reject Health CS Duale’s directive on payroll transfer to counties, demand permanent terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The medics said they would not accept being moved to the counties under what they termed “stipend arrangements.”

Cabinet clears hospital projects in Bungoma, Kericho to boost UHC rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Cabinet approved the construction of two new Level VI teaching and referral hospitals in Bungoma and Kericho counties.

UHC workers protest in Nairobi over unmet promises, harassment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 29, 2025

According to UHC workers, they have endured years of unfulfilled promises since their recruitment in May 2020, particularly regarding their absorption...

Kenya secures Sh1.8 billion from China to modernise hospitals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

The funding aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical equipment, and support the government’s push for Universal Health Coverage.

Financial gaps threaten Kenya's healthcare goals – DP Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

In response to concerns about delayed payments to Community Health Promoters, he assured that all stipend arrears would be cleared soon.

Linda Mama budget cut sparks worry over rising risks for pregnant women
Charity Kilei  |  May 22, 2024

Many women are worried as the Treasury has halved the initiative's budget, limiting its benefits to only a few women in marginalised communities.

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