In picture, KUCO Secretary General George Gibore (middle), during a press briefing at the KUCO headquarters in Nairobi.
By Aoma Keziah,
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has announced a temporary suspension of its nationwide strike for 21 days, beginning Monday next week, in a bid to allow time for the team formed by the Council of Governors (CoG) to address the union’s pressing issues.
KUCO Secretary General George Gibore stated that the decision to suspend the strike was made in good faith, with the hope that the ongoing dialogue between the CoG’s team and the union would yield positive results. The union, which has been on strike for several weeks, has raised concerns over issues such as delayed salaries, inadequate medical supplies, and poor working conditions in county hospitals.
However, Gibore confirmed that the strike will continue in several counties, including Lamu, Kwale, Vihiga, and Uasin Gishu, where local disagreements remain unresolved. He emphasized that KUCO would not relent in its commitment to ensuring better working conditions for its members across the country.
“We hope the dialogue will bring about tangible solutions to the challenges facing our members. But in the counties where there is no progress, we will continue with the strike.” Gibore announced.
The temporary suspension of the strike is seen as a hopeful step towards resolving the ongoing health sector crisis, but with significant challenges still ahead in certain regions. As the union awaits the results of the discussions, attention now shifts to whether the 21-day window will be sufficient to address the critical issues faced by the clinical officers.
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