The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has issued a seven-day strike notice set to begin from midnight on February 18, 2025.
The Clinical Officers under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) have cited government failure to address long-standing grievances regarding employment terms, salary harmonization, and other entitlements.
In a statement, the KUCO expressed frustration over what they termed as persistent neglect by the government and its agencies, despite numerous petitions, written memoranda, and correspondences.
Among their key demands are: harmonization of salaries with civil service employees, immediate payment of gratuity for years served, transition to permanent and pensionable employment terms.
Other demands are remittance of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions for the period served as well as payment of outstanding May 2024 salary arrears.
The union also accused the government of breaching the Return-to-Work Agreement (RTWA) signed on January 14, 2025, between the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors.
They noted that despite suspending a previous strike through a letter dated January 22, 2025, for a 21-day period ending February 17, 2025, the agreed resolutions have not been implemented.
