The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has issued a 14-day strike notice, set to commence on January 19, 2025, citing discrimination by the Social Health Authority (SHA) and unfulfilled agreements from 2024.
Key Grievances:
- Discrimination by SHA: KUCO alleges that SHA has excluded clinical officers from providing services by refusing to recognize facilities and practitioners licensed by the Clinical Officers Council. The Star
- Unfulfilled Return-to-Work Agreement (RTWA): The union points to the government’s failure to implement provisions of the RTWA signed in 2024, which ended a previous strike. Unmet commitments include promotions, conversion to permanent employment, and comprehensive medical cover. Capital FM
Demands:
- Immediate recognition and empanelment of health providers licensed by the Clinical Officers Council.
- Reinstatement of pre-authorization rights for clinical officers.
- Full implementation of the 2024 RTWA before January 19, 2025.
KUCO warns that failure to address these issues will result in a nationwide strike, potentially disrupting healthcare services across Kenya.
