Ruto grants health human resources taskforce 60 more days to finalise reform recommendations
By Lucy Mumbi |
According to President Ruto, its work is critical in addressing existing gaps in the recruitment, replacement, training, and retention of health workers.
President William Ruto has extended the mandate of the Taskforce on Human Resources for Health by 60 days, pushing its term to March 5, 2025.
The 20-member team, originally formed on July 5, 2024, had been scheduled to complete its work within six months.
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"It is notified for the general information of the public that I, William Samoei Ruto... have further extended the period of the taskforce appointed vide Gazette Notice No. 3039," Ruto said in a Gazette Notice dated December 13.
The taskforce is mandated to identify and recommend reforms in Kenya’s legal, policy, administrative, institutional, and operational frameworks for human resources in healthcare.
According to President Ruto, its work is critical in addressing existing gaps in the recruitment, replacement, training, and retention of health workers.
"The management of human resources for health is a shared function between the two levels of government. The key challenges are, however, fragmentation and a disconnect in the management of health services and personnel," Ruto said.
The taskforce is chaired by Khama Rogo, with Judith Guserwa serving as its vice chairperson.
Its members include Patrick Amoth, John Masasabi, Toseef Din, Wilson Aruasa, Doreen Rhoda Kanyua, Dennis Miskellah, Francis Wafula, Habiba Mohamed, Lucy Mburu, Collins Kiprono, Victor Miseda, Christine Okoth, Carolyne Mage, Jacinta Rwamba, Justina Wamae, Kanyenje Gakombe, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, and Benard Ondeng Otieno Choi.
Edna Tallam-Kimaiyo and Morris Kaburu were named joint secretaries, while Hezron Omollo and Vivienne Eyase will serve as additional secretaries.
The taskforce is also expected to review the performance of Kenya’s health human resources and propose solutions to improve the system.
It will also advise on reforms without undermining the principles of devolution, focusing on harmonising employment terms to ensure fairness under the ethos of "equal work for equal pay".
The team has been empowered to regulate its operations, hold consultations with officials from both national and county governments, and engage the public where necessary. It can also co-opt experts in specialised areas and create sub-committees to expedite its work.
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