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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a Statement on the nationwide health workers’ strike. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 56(1)(a), I beg to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern; namely, the nationwide health workers’ strike. Mr. Speaker, Sir, according to the Council of Governors (CoG), there are approximately 4,398 doctors and 31,923 nurses serving in 16,655 county health facilities countrywide. This is up from 874 doctors and 6,620 nurses in 2013. On 13th March, 2024, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) initiated a strike following a notice given on 6th March, 2024. Grievances raised include- 1. Posting and Remuneration of medical interns; 2. Provision of comprehensive medical cover for doctors; 3. Involvement of doctors in the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Initiative; 4. Delayed promotions; 5. Salary arrears arising from the non-implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); and, 6. Support for career development by facilitating post-graduate education through fee payments. On 25th March, 2024, the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) issued a strike notice, followed by the commencement of a strike on 1st April 2024. Grievances included- 1. Implementation of Kshs15,000 enhanced risk allowance; 2. Finalization of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) registration following a court order; 3. Issuance of promotion and re-designation letters; 4. Prompt and fair compensation for clinical officer interns; 5. Approval of career progression guidelines by Public Service Commission (PSC), specific to clinical officers; 6. Issuance of permanent and pensionable letters to various categories of clinical officers; 7. Provision of a comprehensive medical cover; 8. Re-instatement of dismissed clinical officers in Kirinyaga County; 9. Employment of 20,000 additional Clinical Officers to address shortages; 10. Immediate payment of withheld salaries by counties; and, 11. Renewal of contracts and employment of health workers contracted under the UHC programme. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 26th March, 2024, the Kenya National Union of Medical Laboratory Officers (KNUMLO) likewise issued a strike notice and cited several critical grievances that have impacted their profession and working conditions, including- 1. Failure by the Government to establish a recognition agreement with the Union as required by law, despite multiple attempts to resolve this matter;"
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