Health unions call nationwide strike from July 20 over unresolved grievances
Healthcare unions in Kenya have announced a nationwide strike beginning July 20 due to unresolved grievances regarding worker welfare, job security, and employment terms. The unions cite a lack of response from the Council of Governors regarding their demands for permanent employment status.
A section of UHC staff protest outside Afya House on July 8, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI Public health services across the country face disruption after the Health Union Caucus announced a nationwide strike beginning midnight Monday, July 20, over what they termed as failure by the Council of Governors (CoG) to address long-standing concerns over workers' welfare, job security and employment terms.
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